| ID | 131514 |
| Title Proper | Seeking justice |
| Other Title Information | tribal dispute resolution and societal transformation in Jordan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Watkins, Jessica |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In Jordan, tribal dispute settlements have played a Pivotal Role in the management of various types of grievances between individuals since long before the establishment of the modern state. To varying degrees, Jordanians-from the East and West Banks, Muslim and Christian, urban and rural-cherish the kinship networks associated with these procedures, and the ?a?wa (truce) and ?ul? (reconciliation) processes remain time-honored mechanisms for preventing revenge and making amends for wrongs committed. However, under the state's influence, the purpose of observing tribal settlements is evolving within an increasingly heterogeneous society. Drawing on documentary analysis combined with ethnographic material from across the kingdom, this article investigates the current status of tribal dispute resolution traditions among different sectors of the population. I argue that observance of such traditions can signify conformity with the hegemonic values that the state promotes as well as resistance to aspects of state control. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Journal of Middle East Studies Vol.46, No.1; February 2014: p.31-49 |
| Journal Source | International Journal of Middle East Studies Vol.46, No.1; February 2014: p.31-49 |
| Key Words | Ethnic Conflicts ; Conflict Resolution ; Societal Transformation ; Justice ; Jordan ; Social Reforms ; Tribal Dispute ; State Policy ; State Control ; Ethnographic Mechanism ; East Bank ; West Bank ; Heterogeneous Society ; Modern States ; Grievance ; Pivotal Role |