Honor Killings and Cultural Resistance

This chapter examines the disturbing prevalence of honor killings in the Middle East, emphasizing the cultural and legal factors that allow such acts to persist. It explores the shifting societal attitudes toward these practices, particularly among youth, and highlights the necessary reforms needed to classify honor killings as murder. Additionally, the chapter discusses the efforts of grassroots movements advocating for women's rights amidst a backdrop of increasing violence and governmental opposition.