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Honor Cultures and the Social Regulation of Violence in Mediterranean Societies

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In Mediterranean honor cultures, a single insult could trigger a lethal response not just from the offended person but from his entire family, legitimizing violence as a form of social enforcement.

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Imagine killing someone over a slur or a look—and the community applauds you. In Mediterranean honor cultures, this wasn't deviance; it was duty.