The psychology of honor killing is a topic that is slowly infiltrating the Western World. Normally, one would think of honor killing as something that is done in the Middle East or Africa somewhere. Now more and more countries such as Germany, UK, USA, and Canada are experiencing this new type of murder. Honor killings are about honor of the family. The concept of honor is slowly depreciating in the West but is still very much alive in Eastern countries. Honor of the family to these cultures is as important as life and love itself. Family honor can be important in many situations but it is often used against females and relates to sexual activity or perceived sexual activity and many times it is often a reaction to the introduction of Western living.
The following chronicles the details of the Montreal family who were convicted of murdering their three daughters along with the first wife.
Montreal Family: The Shafia Honor Killing Trial
The results came in the Shafia family received 25 years for the part in the plot to murder the girls and Rona Amir.
Here is some comments from the Montreal community as seen on CTV News
From Montreal activists
Kinda Jayoush, activist says there is mental illnesses in the community just like any other community in Montreal.
Femhida Khan, a Quebec Muslim women group leader reports that honor killings are not sanctioned under Islam. They are crimes against women and children. She upholds the Canadian verdict.
Saima Ishaq who studies honor killings at McGill in Montreal, hopes that this landmark trial will send a clear message that honor crimes are not tolerable in Canada or anywhere else in the world.
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Shafia Trial top CTV Story
UN New Center - honor killings
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