Honor killing is the practice by which men kill female relatives to preserve the family reputation against their sexual behavior or sexual victimization.

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Honor killing is a form of violence committed mostly in patriarchal societies. It is done to restore the family's perceived social status which they believe has been tarnished by the victim's usually female members' behavior. These behaviors could range from engaging in premarital or extramarital sexual relations to being victims of sexual assault or rape.

Honor Killing Is the Practice by Which Men Kill Female