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POL 310 Honor Social Construction Discussion

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Why are perpetrators of Honor Killings let off easily by the Judiciary?
Honor killings are deeply embedded in the culture of Southeastern Turkey. One of the
least condoned acts is premarital sex. The culture of this area dictates that a man should not
marry a woman who has experienced premarital sex. Further, there is a particular pride to be
claimed for being the first man to sleep with a lady. According to Soyer, honor killings are a
matter arbitrated by the older males forming a family council. They decide the nature of
punishment and who must implement it. Therefore, it is easy to argue that the perpetrator is not
responsible for the act. He was following orders.
How is Honor defined in Turkey?
In the Southeastern Turkey community, virginity is usually considered a symbol of
chastity and virtue. This is further tied to the masculinity of the men in a patriarchal society. The
honor of a family is tied to the ability of the man in the family to ensure that her children,
especially the daughters remain chaste and pure until married. The movie summary Soyer writes
entails this. Cemal is sent to kill Meryem because she is no longer a virgin hence tainting the
honor of the family. The killing is meant to restore the honor of Meryem’s family.

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