Honor-based Violence
Introduction
Honor-based killing can be defined as slaying done as a commission by the extended family to restore the honor after dishonor through cultural norms violation. Murder for honor puts threats on girls and women if they do not perform some cultural acts such as covering their hair and not acting as their domestic servants. It can be done through being run over by a vehicle, stabbing, strangulation, and set on fire (Mallicoat, 2018). Muslims are the most known to kill their women for the honor. Mostly, the perpetrators work in conjunction with other family members. This essay gives instances of honor killings in the united states, how the killings can be reduced, and how religious and secular groups can compact such murder.
Instances of Honor-Based Violence
Occurrences of honor-based killing in the united states include Amina Said, a younger girl of 18 years and her sister Sarah 17 years of age, were killed by their father at their home Texas in January 2008 (Chesler, 2009). Said, his father, with the help of their mother, killed the girls because they were upset by their “western ways.” His father claimed his daughters had abandoned their way of life, which was dishonoring him. Another instance of honor-based violence is that of Kandeela Sandal, who was murdered by her father in Atlanta because she wanted a divorce from her husband.
How Can the Killings of Honor-Based Violence be Reduced?
Honor based killings can be reduced through establishing laws and regulations against such acts and ensuring the rules are enforced (Gill, Strange & Roberts, 2014). Additionally, these killings can be decreased by putting protective measures that ensure that women can escape the violence. Finally, creating awareness to the public through education. The education should include the effects of such force, the rights of the women, and the equality of women.
What are Religious and Secular Groups Doing to Compact the Killings?
Creating consciousness in sacred societies on the effects of all kinds of fierceness against females. Awareness includes working towards the change of attitudes and practices that encourage violence and hence killings (Bradley, 2013). Knowledge can also be created by using special days to celebrate women, and on such occasions, the rights of women are discussed. Another way religion can compact the killings is inter-religious cooperation. It involves making use of the interactions amongst sacred societies to encourage procedures, experiences, and actions in stopping violence against females.
Conclusion
In conclusion, honor killing is rampant in our societies, and it should be prevented. Ways to reduce the killings include creation and enforcement of laws and regulations to protect women, putting protective measures for women escape in case violence occurs and creating public awareness. Religious and secular groups can participate in compacting the killings through the creation of consciousness in their religious communities to change attitudes and inter-religious cooperation.