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Honor killings are graceless and ferocious murders by chauvinists with an antediluvian mind. These are categorized separately because these killings are committed for the prime reason of satisfying the ego of the people whom the victim trusts and always looks up to for support and protection. It is for this sole reason that honor killings demand strict and stern punishment, not only for the person who committed the murder but also for any person who contributed or was party to the act. A positive change can occur with stricter legislation and changes in the ethos of the society we live in today.
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Global violence against women in the name of “Honour”. http://iheu.org/newsite/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/433_A_HRC_25_NGO_Sub_En_IHEU_Honour.pdf. Accessed 15 Apr 2015.
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Kanchan, T., Tandon, A. & Krishan, K. Honor Killing: Where Pride Defeats Reason. Sci Eng Ethics 22, 1861–1862 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-015-9694-5
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