Unge norske muslimers refleksjoner rundt fenomenet ære

Abstract

The first part of the article explores how concepts like "honor", "shame" and "guilt" are defined and described within anthropology, sociology and psychology, and highlights discourses within and between these disciplines. The second part is based on qualitative interviews with 24 young Norwegian Muslims. It analyzes their attitudes towards "honor" and "cultures of honor"- as they themselves define these concepts. How do they judge honor according to their own interpretation of Islam? How do they describe and evaluate attitudes and practices in the homeland of their parents? Do they attempt to distinguish between religion and culture in these questions? The majority scorn values and practices in cultures of honor. This is based on religion as well as pure human values. A minority believe honor is an Islamic value that contributes to high moral values.