Njos2SQEZtPVRhH

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But it's got nothing to do with 'honor' so it's okay. /s

[–] Njos2SQEZtPVRhH@piefed.social 11 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

Yes, 'honor killing' happens at different rates in different cultures, and it being an important factor in Middle Eastern culture could explain a higher rates in these cultures. But I am wondering, do we kill our daughters and wifes less here in the West? Or do we just give up different motives than honor? The US certainly has a very high femicide rate, higher than most Middle Eastern countries. (according to this website. Haven't found infanticide rates yet.