Afghanistan is known to be the most dangerous country in the world for women. Afghan women have little say and little control over what happens in their lives. Many of them have attempted to speak out or take on public roles that “challenge ingrained gender stereotypes of what's acceptable for women" (Anderson). These actions usually end in a very specific type of death for the women: an honor killing.
An honor killing is a homicide, usually of a female, who has “brought shame or dishonor upon the family or community” by a family member. These killings usually occur when a woman or child refuses an arranged marriage, is in a relationship that their relatives disapprove of, is a rape victim, dresses in ways that are considered to be “inappropriate”, or engages in homosexual relations. These killings are a direct violation of the human rights of women in Afghanistan. In order to end these brutal acts, people around the world must become aware of these violent deaths. Only then will these countries make it legal for women to have the same rights as men.
An honor killing is a homicide, usually of a female, who has “brought shame or dishonor upon the family or community” by a family member. These killings usually occur when a woman or child refuses an arranged marriage, is in a relationship that their relatives disapprove of, is a rape victim, dresses in ways that are considered to be “inappropriate”, or engages in homosexual relations. These killings are a direct violation of the human rights of women in Afghanistan. In order to end these brutal acts, people around the world must become aware of these violent deaths. Only then will these countries make it legal for women to have the same rights as men.