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The paper relates that in recent years, news headlines around the world have all too often reported the brutal murders of innocent young women in the name of family honor. The paper discusses how invariably, these so-called "honor killings" are based on cultural traditions and beliefs far removed from Western notions about human rights and gender equality. The paper explains that honor killings involve Muslim ideals concerning patriarchy, female subordination, and female sexual purity. The paper adds that while some reports of honor killings are linked to allegations of fornication and/or adultery, in many cases these murders are based merely on suspicions rather than any substantiated act or violation of cultural norms.

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"In recent years, news headlines around the world have all too often reported the brutal murders of innocent young women in the name of family honor. Invariably, these so-called "honor killings" are based on cultural traditions and beliefs far removed from Western notions about human rights and gender equality. That is, most honor killings involve Muslim ideals concerning patriarchy, female subordination, and female sexual purity. While some reports of honor killings are linked to allegations of fornication and/or adultery, in many cases these murders are based merely on suspicions rather than any substantiated act or violation of cultural..."

Tags:honor killings, human rights, cultural relativism

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In this article, the writer notes that women throughout the world have long suffered at the hands of their husbands, fathers, and other male relatives. Critics of this practice, world wide, state very simple arguments against it: women aren't property, women have basic rights, crimes against women should be treated in the same manner as crimes against men. However, none of these are paid attention to by the majority of the people the arguments are intended to address or indeed even the nations in which they live. The writer presents a description of the problem of honor killings in Pakistan. The writer then looks at the history of such killings in Pakistan and also offers suggestions for the amelioration of the problem.

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"Why would a father, husband, or brother kill his daughter, wife, or sister? In some parts of the world, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Brazil, Uganda, and many countries in the Middle East, when a woman's family believes that her behavior has threatened the "family honor," killing her is seen as the only alternative. The practice of "honor killing", which is the murder of a (generally) female relative who is perceived to have brought dishonor to the family (which can be defined in terms as broad as looking at a man in ..."

Tags:honor, killings, Pakistan

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This paper describes the problem of honor killings and looks at the history of honor killings in Pakistan. The paper then explains that the establishment and strict enforcement of laws protecting women from this kind of abuse and violence, as well as the cultural pressure to make change, are the basic approaches to rid the world of this kind of murder.

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"Women throughout the world have long suffered at the hands of their husbands, fathers, and other male relatives. Why would a father, husband, or brother kill his daughter, wife, or sister? In some parts of the world, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Brazil, Uganda, and many countries in the Middle East, when a woman's family believes that her behavior has threatened the "family honor," killing her is seen as the only alternative . The practice of "honor killing", which is the murder of a (generally) female relative who is perceived to have brought dishonor to the family (which can be defined in terms as broad as looking at a man in a sexual manner, adultery, refusing a marriage proposal, refusing to have sex, or even being raped) by a male member of the family, has the highest level of reported incidence in the nation of Pakistan."

Tags:dishonor, female, women, violence, murder, rape

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Examines reduced sentences for male perpetrators who commit "honor" crimes against female members of their family, attempts to abolish Art. 340, the background of honor crimes, and violent acts against women, including murder.

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"This research paper discusses and analyzes the origins, including the legislative and judicial history, of Articles 340 and 98 of the Jordanian Penal Code, which sanction reduced sentences for, or total ..."

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The following paper will explore the problem of honour killing in Islam, assess how bad the situation is today, and list some solutions which might diminish this social scourge. Beyond that, this paper will provide defence for a critical thesis: Honour killings are not the product of religion but are, instead, the product of patriarchal constructions which seek to validate the control of women by men; therefore, the men who engage in this violence against women - and it can be extended to other acts of violence against women, as well - are misrepresenting the Koran in the belief that, by giving their misconduct a religious sanction, they can evade people responsibility and evade people asking questions about their true motives. The first part of this paper will contextualize honour killing by looking at the broad history of honour killing in Islamic societies. Obviously, the prevalence of honour killing is hard to measure for earlier societies because modern-day instruments do not exist; beyond that, there is a general cloak of secrecy concerning these events and many of them go unreported. Still, this essay will outline the broad trends and enumerate the justifications - steeped in religion - that are intended to validate the existence of this brutal act. From there, the paper will briefly discuss the state of Honour Killings today and the essay will conclude by listing some solutions. Ultimately, until more pressure is exerted on Muslim countries and laws in the west are toughened, honour killing will continue unabated.

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Honour Killings in Islam: An Exploration of the Problem and a Search for Solutions The following paper will explore the problem of honour killing in Islam, assess how bad the situation is today, and list some solutions which might diminish this social scourge. Beyond that, this paper will provide defence for a critical thesis: Honour killings are not the product of religion but are, instead, the product of patriarchal constructions which seek to validate the control of women by men; therefore, the men who engage in this violence against women - and it can be extended to other acts of violence against women, as well - are misrepresenting the Koran in the

Tags:exploration, solutions, killings

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This paper analyzes the heroic code of honor in Homer's "The Iliad" by examining the social roles of Hector and Achilles within the construct of familial and military culture. The paper defines the social role of Hector as a hero and as an ethical defender of his family through civic responsibility. The paper looks at the social role of gift giving as a part in the heroic code, because honor becomes the central catalyst for the heroic portrayals provided by Homer in "The Iliad". The paper then points out that Achilles also abides by strong ethic towards honor, which invariably creates a social impact on his actions after Patroklos is killed. In conclusion, the paper shows that the impact of these social norms drive Achilles and Hector toward the extreme violence of war, which ultimately ends in their deaths.

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"The encounter between Hector and Andromache during the battle reflects a Homeric process, which allows for a union between family that is compassionate and not driven necessarily by a cold and calculating necessity for war on the part of the soldier. In this manner, Homer is projecting a socially responsible man in Hector that respects social traditions military and within the family unit. Andromache is a wife that shows concern, and only wishes for her husband to stay with her and not die in battle with the Aecheans. In this manner, Hector is not only questing to find solace in his wife's love for him, but actually seeks to be consoled before entering into the main thicket of war outside the Trojan City."

Tags:war, soldier, greek, battle, Achilles, death, Trojan

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This proposal outlines a form of gendered violence which occurs every day in various parts of the world that is especially troubling - honor killing. Specifically, I will argue in my final paper that honor killing is more commonplace than people think and that it afflicts societies - such as Brazil and Germany - that we do not associate with having a problem in this regard. More importantly, I will suggest what needs to be done if we are to curb this troubling phenomenon and spare the lives of young women around the globe.

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Religion and Gendered Violence: The Troubling Epidemic of Mercy Killing and What Can Be Done about It This proposal outlines a form of gendered violence which occurs every day in various parts of the world that is especially troubling - honor killing. Specifically, I will argue in my final paper that honor killing is more commonplace than people think and that it afflicts societies - such as Brazil and Germany - that we do not associate with having a problem in this regard. More importantly, I will suggest what needs to be done if we are to curb this troubling phenomenon and spare the lives of young women around the globe.

Tags:honor, killing, religion

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The paper looks at how David E. Stannard describes and analyzes the legal case known as the Massie Affair. The paper outlines this case regarding the killing of an accused rapist, including both stages of the trial and the final outcome. The paper discusses how this case highlights the racial and social divisions that existed in Hawaii. The paper relates that the American government had the attitude of paternalism toward the dark-skinned people of the islands and so created divisions that would persist for decades, and that even have some sway until this day.

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"The case involved a pampered daughter of privilege named Thalia Fortexcue, who married Lieutenant Thomas Massie, a naval officer stationed at Pearl Harbor from 1930. She may have married the dashing lieutenant without realizing that he was limited to military pay, and the lack of money and the difference in social standing created tensions that divided the two. In addition, Thalia believed herself to be socially superior to the other wives at Pearl Harbor, so she was largely ignored by them because of her behavior. The couple soon became known for excessive drinking and public battles. The lieutenant in time was disenchanted with his wife and sought a divorce, but he first gave her a warning and said if she did not behave, he would go through with the divorce, which at that time was a stronger threat to her social standing than it might be today. One evening, the pair attended a Navy event at a nightclub in Waikiki, and Thalia did not behave that night and slapped an officer before storming out alone. Massie thought she had gone home."

Tags:Pearl, Harbor, social, class, law, prejudice, justice

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This paper discusses Gabriel Garcia Marquez's book "A Chronicle of a Death Foretold." The paper discusses how the author uses a theme of honor in cooperation with themes of family and symbolic actions throughout the book. It specifically shows that honor is the most predominant theme and that Marquez has made a clear statement against honor as motivation for murder.

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"The central issue in Marquez's story is the murder of Santiago, an honor killing. The code of honor that caused the killing was obviously set within the social community. The community did not act as it would have in most murders because it valued the avenging of lost honor. Every mention of honor in the text shows that the code of honor valued family and chastity. Since Angela's chastity had been taken, the only response according to the community's code of honor was to avenge her by killing the man who took it away. Clearly, all evidence suggests that the community code of honor, accepted by both men and women in the community, was the cause of the murder of Santiago."

Tags:murder society, honor killing

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The paper explains that voluntary active euthanasia means a deliberate intervention, by someone other than the person whose life is at stake, directly intended to end that life. The paper relates that the Dutch Parliament in 2000 passed a statue that formally legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in the Netherlands. The paper predicts the gradual extension of assisted suicide to widening groups of patients and maintains that the Dutch are travelling down a slippery slope. The paper concludes that following the Dutch view of euthanasia is a dangerous and alarming path, for human life must be honored and respected to the last natural breath.

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"Apparently the Dutch medical experts consider euthanasia as a form of healing that has become an integral part of palliative care (Hendin). As the Dutch Minister of Health expressed, the physician who grants the patient's request for euthanasia "acts as the healer par excellence" (Hendin). It is little wonder that so many Dutch physicians feel comfortable suggesting euthanasia to their patients, for it is viewed as merely another option for patients, and "failure to suggest it could be considered malpractice" (Hendin)."

Tags:physician-assisted, suicide, terminal, illness