Honor and shame is a world view where in the public standing of an individual or group is determined by the level of honor that they hold. In a society that is dominated by this worldview, shame will take away or decrease the honor that the individual or group holds and thereby decrease their status in society.
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Honor comes from... [1]
Shame is... Honor and Shame societies have value systems that are based almost entirely upon popular reputation. [2]
Because of the importance of the family's honor, a system of concealment was formed. So as long as the women's actions did not end up affecting the reputation of the family, she could almost do whatever she desired. [3]
Honor and shame is a world view where in the public standing of an individual or group is determined by the level of honor that they hold. In a society that is dominated by this worldview, shame will take away or decrease the honor that the individual or group holds and thereby decrease their status in society.
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Honor comes from... [1]
Shame is... Honor and Shame societies have value systems that are based almost entirely upon popular reputation. [2]
Because of the importance of the family's honor, a system of concealment was formed. So as long as the women's actions did not end up affecting the reputation of the family, she could almost do whatever she desired. [3]