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Killing for "Honor" - and Control of Women

By Marcy Bloom, GIRE

October 25, 2007 - 7:17am

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So-called "honor killings" or "honor crimes" are but one extreme and horrific form of violence against women and are executed for instances of rape, infidelity, flirting, or any other behavior even perceived as violating community norms or traditions of behavior and disgracing the family's honor.


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