title: Honor Killing: Where Pride Defeats Reason.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Kasturba Medical College (A Constituent Institute of Manipal University), Mangalore, India. tanujkanchan@yahoo.co.in.
authors: Tanuj
authors: T
authors: Kanchan
authors: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Kasturba Medical College (A Constituent Institute of Manipal University), Mangalore, India.
authors: Abhishek
authors: A
authors: Tandon
authors: Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.
authors: Kewal
authors: K
authors: Krishan
mesh_terms: D004644:Emotions; D006708:Homicide / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans
keywords: Honor killing; India; Violence; Women