...October 2013 Even when the majority discourage honor killing and consider it one of the most morally reprehensible acts of our time why does still continue to be part of our culture and our society? Women have been used for centuries by men to resolve their feuds but out of all the torture females have to bear because of men the worst of all is honor killing which has snatched away thousands of women lives each year. Believed to have originated as a patriarchal tribal custom, honor killings are a global phenomenon. A 2000 report by the UN Population Fund estimated that as many as 5,000 women and girls are killed each year by relatives for allegedly dishonoring their family. While the practice is often associated with Muslim cultures, it also happens among Christians, Hindus and Sikhs. However, an independent British study suggested the practice is strongest in Pakistan and Turkey. In a 2009 edition of the U.S. policy journal Middle East Quarterly, American feminist writer Phyllis Chesler argued that honor killings are distinct from domestic violence. According to Chesler, honor killings differ from domestic abuse because they are planned in advance and often rely on collusion between multiple family members (The history). In Pakistan, honor killing is when the society or family kills a person because they believe that person has somehow destroyed family honor or ashamed them in front of the society. Honor killing is locally known as karo-kari here karo stand for black...
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...Honor killing in our country An honor killing or honour killing (also called a customary killing) is the murder of a member of a family or social group by other members, due to the belief of the perpetrators (and potentially the wider community) that the victim has brought dishonour upon the family or community. Honour killings are directed mostly against women and girls. The perceived dishonor is normally the result of one of the following behaviors, or the suspicion of such behaviors: a. dressing in a manner unacceptable to the family or community, b. wanting to terminate or prevent an arranged marriage or desiring to marry by own choice, c. engaging in heterosexual sexual acts outside marriage, or even due to a non-sexual relationship perceived as inappropriate, and d. engaging in homosexual acts. Women and girls are killed at a much higher rate than men. Recently, there has been a spate of honor killings in the country and this has led the government to decide what laws should be put in place to stop this heinous crime. Also whether the Hindu Marriage Act should be reformed or not is being debated. So what is the definition of honour killing and what leads families to commit this heinous crime so that they can protect their family honour? Is this practice prevalent only in India or is it prevalent in other parts of the world also? What are the misconceptions regarding honour killing and what are the solutions to stop this crime from spreading? These are the questions...
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...reports on “honour killings” the papers, with coverage of stories not only from Canada but from countries all over the world. Honour killings are the killing of women by her husband or family members when she has, or is suspected of, having dishonoured the family by adultery or other acts deemed inappropriate by the cultural values of the family. While the practice of honour killing has been in practice for some time, it has lately become more visible as cases that deal with honour killings have been appearing in Canadian courts. The Vancouver Sun reports that honour killings have been on the rise in Canada, or at least brought to the forefront of legal courtrooms and the media, as “first generation Muslims struggle to balance strict, old world ways of their parents with a desire to fit into a more liberal society (Cohen).” Problems arise when people charged for murder plead for leniency on account that the killing was done to defend their family’s honour (Massinon). For many “honour killers,” the act of killing in defence of family honour allow for a “full or partial defence against criminal ruling” in their countries of origin (Cohen). If honour killing is indeed considered a moral and ethical behaviour in one’s culture, to the extent that such actions are supported by a country’s law, could such an action then be considered moral? Using the approaches of utilitarianism, deontology and virtue ethics, this paper attempts to determine the morality of honour killing and argues...
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...Honour is an important moral to one’s self concept, it forms the basis of reputability and socioeconomic status. Honour is and enduring feature of literature that brings the quality of high respect, integrity and great esteem to many texts. Throughout history the definition of honour has remained virtually unchanged, however ways in which it is practiced in society is dependent on the corresponding culture and era. Shakespeare’s 1603 play, Othello, and Eugène Delacroix’s 1830 oil painting on canvas, Liberty Leading the People, are prime examples of texts that explore the importance of one’s self concept, particularly in fields of patriotism and sacrifice. Body paragraph 1 Actions of patriotism are often a foundation for one's honourability,...
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...Honor “Honor- 1. honesty, fairness, or integrity in one’s beliefs. 2. a source of credit or distinction.” (dictionary.reference.com) If you were to ask someone what honor meant, they would most likely take a few seconds to answer and their response would be something like, “honor is being true to your own ideas.” If we really think about it, most of us don’t really know what honor means. We think we do, but in reality we haven’t thought too deeply into the question. Honor. Years ago it was one of the many traits that made a humble and decent man. Men would go through great lengths to get honor, and to make sure that it wasn’t lost, because back then if you lost your honor, you lost your manhood. In one of Aristotle’s books Nichomachean Ethics he described what an honorable man looked like. Years ago chivalry had a lot to do with honor. You had to protect those who needed protection, and if you succeeded then you had honor. If men showed certain traits they were considered honorable men, and that was what most men wanted.Now, honor has a different meaning than it did years ago. We have all heard of the many different types of honor there are. One of the most common type of honor that I have heard of is ,The Code of Honor, which is a list of requirements for one to obtain respect while being in a group of people. In most groups if the code of honor is not achieved your are to be shamed. There is also the group of honor, which is a group of people who agree and while commit...
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...Controversy of Honor Codes Schools generally agree to have some sort of honor code to keep students from cheating, but should this be necessary? They are enforced to keep student’s behavior in line and keep them out of trouble. The code has students thinking for themselves, making them think independently and originally. Students are obligated to report those who are violating the honor code making them feel active in a community. These are just some reasons I feel as though schools should have their own type of honor code. Expulsion can be a result of students not following the honor code they have agreed to. Being entirely kicked from a school is not something that anyone wants to happen in their life. This strikes a fear into the student keeping them on their best behavior. Nobody would want to have to tell their family that they were expelled from the school they worked hard to get into because they were cheating or causing trouble. This means the students should be acting appropriate at all times and should be doing their own work. This should also mean that the students doing so will know the information for that class and should result in better scores. The campus should be safer as well if everyone is doing what they should be. Original work lets the student shine for what they are, not for how well they can copy and paste something. Most people think the main reason for the honor code is to prevent cheating inside and outside the classroom. It may be one of the most...
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...The use of a so-called honor code or honor system is put in place to watch for academic dishonesty. This is referring to any type of cheating that takes place in relation to a formal academic exercise. Some argue that having an honor code will just be another rule to break or an “annoying obstacle” that kids find a loophole through (Source F). There are many factors that schools must consider when putting in place a system this complicated. My school should establish an honor code to eliminate academic misconduct, provide an equal chance to succeed, and help promote a healthy learning environment. First, honor codes must be put in place to rid of any type of academic misconduct in the classroom. Having this showcase would prove the “importance...
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...In a society where individual integrity is often overshadowed by the exaggerated importance of perfection in the classroom, school honor codes serve as a guiding light to students. The establishment and retention of an honor code in my school is essential for a prosperous student culture of integrity and discipline. A code of honor provides students with the guidelines needed in order to be educated in a comfortable environment, one where “students and faculty [can] live in complete trust of one another” (Vangelli). This allows for a greater ease of learning and a more motivating environment for education. When a student follows a set of guidelines enacted specifically to “ensure moral action and thinking” (Vangelli), he or she is free to...
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...Honor Code An honor code is a code that which students and staff are encouraged to listen to and follow. It dictates the behavior of students and where if anyone is seen violating the code, they must be reported for their wrong doings (McMahon). Various schools all around the world rely on such code to bring students and staff closer, help the students and staff develop trust and honor, and in general make the schools better places to be at. Honor codes are very important for the student body because it works to reduce the amount of cheating, plagiarism that occurs, and decreases the chance of another student gaining an unfair advantage over others. Trust and respect is increased between students and staff, which is genuinely important for a healthy atmosphere in class and around the campus. Honor code is enforced by the students, which requires honesty and integrity. This gives the students a sense of pride to be able to be trusted with following the rules as well as being trusted to enforce those rules. Many colleges and high schools have the problem of students cheating on tests and exams and plagiarizing on essays. This can be shown by the scandal that happened a few years ago at Central Florida University, where around two hundred students were busted for cheating on a mid-term exam! (Callahan) Luckily, not all schools and colleges have to deal with this because of a strong honor code. Research shows that schools with strong honor code have a much less chance of students...
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...onor codes have been around for quite a while, and at times, they can be efficient and work well, but as important and possibly useful honor codes are, I believe that my school should continue to not have honor codes. It could prevent academic dishonesty, but at times, people could blatantly ignore it, or others would call it unnecessarily complex. Whenever an honor code was created, there had been a bit of controversy surrounding the code. According to source B, “Many students, including members of the senate, were quick to criticize it.” Their criticisms included that the honor code would become “Another rule to obey”, or it would be too tiring and excessive to “write on every piece of work submitted.” With a lot of controversy, it would...
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...The Fading Honor Code Many colleges and universities across the United States have some variation of an honor code implemented within their rules and regulations or the student handbook. An honor code is a statement that addresses the offenses of cheating, plagiarism, and misrepresentation of the work of both peers and official authors. These honor codes are commonly self-regulated which indicates that students must essentially turn in anyone violating the honor code so that they can receive proper repercussions (Standford). Consequences presented as a result of violating the honor code include suspension, community service, and in some cases an undefined grade in the class that the code was violated in (Greenberg). Many scholars and college professors believe that honor codes prevent cheating, promote student integrity, and do not affect necessary collaboration, when they seem to be doing the exact opposite. A student a Middlebury College took a survey for his economics class and discovered that 35% of the student respondents admitted to cheating and they had said that they violated the honor code at least once throughout that school year. This is seemingly due to the fact that through the honor code, proctors and professors are not permitted to be present in the room during examinations (Cheung). If a teacher was present in the room of the examination, students would feel less pressure to cheat because they are being observed. When a teacher is out of the room, students are...
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...The first thing an Aggie learns about at Texas A&M University are the traditions involved within this fine institution. One of those traditions is the ‘Aggie Honor Code’ which entitles “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.” This straight edged message which represents an Aggies honor and respect is written on a plaque which is attached to a statue right outside of the Corps of Cadet headquarters. This statue was donated by Dr. John and Carol Heit, fellow Aggies from the class of ’43. The Aggie Code of Honor statue seizes the attention of every Aggie that walks by it and with the use of pathos, ethos, and logos this statue is able to connect with the emotions of every single Aggie and convey Texas A&M’s six core values. The statue with the help of pathos and the purge of emotions suggests that the Aggie Ring is only attainable if you follow the path of the Aggie Code of Honor. The Aggie Honor Code is part of the many traditions here in Aggie land. Following the Aggie Code of Honor not only attributes to honor, but also respect to yourself and every single Aggie in this world, alive or dead. The Aggie Honor Code is so important in that if it is broken you initially loss the respect of everyone who is or was an Aggie. That is when pathetic appeal comes into play. On the top of the statue lays the ‘Aggie Ring’ which along with the Aggie Code of Honor is an Aggie tradition. The Aggie Code of Honor along with the Aggie Ring expresses the six core values...
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...Why is the honor code beneficial? The honor code is found in many high schools and colleges. It is found to be beneficial and is also found it can reduce cheating. To argue the honor code you must know what it is. The honor code in a basic term is allowing student to be disciplined or punished for cheating and or plagiarizing. This can be argued to be unnecessary or a waste of time, but it something that has more benefits, and teaches responsibility. Where is the harm in teach student to be responsible for their actions and their work. The honor code is said to be pointless or unnecessary, but everything has a purpose even the honor code. It is found to reduce cheating, it teaches students they must take responsibility for their own work, and it also teaches student there are consequences to their actions. As student gets closer to approaching colleges, they find cheating and plagiarism is taken more seriously. Not everyone is told, taking information from a source and claim it, is plagiarism. School is filled with learning experiences, students shouldn’t have to wait to be punished to know something is wrong. This is when the honor code can help; teaching students there is consequences to cheating and plagiarism. There will never be a day were everyone in the world agrees, and this topic is not an acceptation. Like the great Pluto once said “Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.” It true there are...
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...West Point Case Analysis Bellevue University Description “A Cadet will not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those who do”, reads West Point’s honor code, allegedly violated in 1976. The West Point Cheating Incident revolves around an incident from 1976, where over 100 juniors were alleged to have cheated on an electrical engineering exam. Cheating on an exam can have damning ramifications at any school, but when it comes to West Point; it is a direct violation of the schools highly held honor code. The honor code is a West Point tradition, and has helped mold military leaders with high integrity and strong values. Due to the sheer number of individuals, who were alleged to be involved, and where the scandal was happening, the event garnered national attention. Due to the uproar in the press and across the country, more pressure was placed on General Sidney Berry, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy by bureaucrats and politicians alike. Diagnosis West Point is not your ordinary school setting. It is a breeding ground for training our nation’s best and brightest future military leaders. In the United States Military, it is imperative for soldiers to lead with character, while remaining calm under fire. It seems West Point, at the time of this event, concerned itself more around punishing for crimes than it did developing character. If West Point was truly interested in developing leaders with high character, it would not utterly dismiss individuals...
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...VESSELS OF HONOUR But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. I normally use to think this scripture was for some special group of people till I met four lepers at the entrance of the city gate. Rejected by all but chosen by God to fulfil his prophecy these Lepers did not only have faith but also Love. In times when women killed their kids for food, these lepers thought of the nation when they took over a camp by the workings of God. Israel had an army that God could have used but God chose the four lepers instead. In life we mostly consider ourselves unworthy because of rejections we face in the hands of men. We look down on ourselves because something we lack or feel we lack and say we are not good enough. But God thinks otherwise if we are faithful to Him and try our best to please Him. God doesn't make mistakes and does not wish anyone to suffer but to give Love, Peace and Joy to all men. You may think God has abandoned you but God is positioning you to fulfil His prophecy. Whenever you are rejected by those you Love tell yourself, “they might be doing it for evil but God is turning it into good, and that many may be saved". BY...
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