honor crimes
Family reputation murders
Honor crimes are acts of violence—often murder—committed against family members perceived to have brought shame on the family, typically for sexual behavior, romantic choices, or rejecting traditional gender roles.
Most common in parts of South Asia and the Middle East, though they occur in diaspora communities worldwide.
The "honor" belongs to the family; the victim's transgression, real or suspected, is seen as staining it.
She was killed in an honor crime after refusing an arranged marriage.
Also called honor killings when fatal.
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