From a social perspective, basic values indicate that no one should be treated unjustly or as less than. Females are due the exact same respect as their male counterparts. Furthermore, the slaughtering of women on the bases of religion, sexuality, personal appearance, history of sexual abuse, pregnancy, and so forth is unjustifiable. Any form of belittlement or unfair treatment of an individual on the bases of how they choose to live their life can automatically be interpreted as unethical. In terms of advocacy, it is clear that honor killing does register as a social problem. From an official standpoint, honor killing is referred to as a social issue by not only people in related positions (i.e. social service workers & lawmakers), but also everyday people in …show more content…
In many traditional households, there is a set code of behavior. It is often based on the religious views of the head of that household and/or community. In many situations, there is a mandated status quo for the female to remain submissive to her male family members, to act / dress in a certain manner, and to not pursue higher education or political positions. In her writing entitled “Understanding Patriarchy”, author and social activist Bell Hooks dissects the causes and effects of patriarchy in the household and abroad. According to Hooks (2015?) “the most common forms of patriarchal violence are those that take place in the home between patriarchal parents and children. The point of such violence is usually to reinforce a dominator model, in which the authority figure is deemed ruler over those without power and given the right to maintain that rule through practices of subjugation, subordination, and submission.” (Hooks,