Honor killing
Honor Killing
Honor killing (pronunciation: /ˈɒnər ˈkɪlɪŋ/), also known as shame killing, is a deeply rooted cultural practice where a person is murdered by a family member due to the belief that the victim has brought shame or dishonor upon the family, or has violated the principles of a community or religion.
Etymology
The term "honor killing" originates from the Latin word honor meaning esteem, and the Old English cylling meaning to kill. The term is used to describe a cultural practice that is believed to restore the honor of a family or community.
Related Terms
- Culture: The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization.
- Murder: The unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse, especially the unlawful killing of another human with malice aforethought.
- Shame: A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
- Family: A group of one or more parents and their children living together as a unit.
- Religion: The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
- Community: A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Honor killing
- Wikipedia's article - Honor killing
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