Question

In Pakistan, Jordan, and Kurdistan, a woman who has brought disgrace to her family is killed by a male relative, usually her brother or husband. This practice is called ________ a. Honor Killingb. Burkhac. Jihadd. Taquiyya

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Honor Killing

Explanation:

Honor killings are a gross violation of women´s human rights and of the right of life. Nevertheless, the practice of honor killings in some Muslim countries continues, because it´s a traditional social practice. For example, if a young woman marries a man her family doesn´t approve or if the girl runs away with the man, her family, her brothers can pursue and kill her because, it is argued, her actions have dishonored the family.