Citizens can run for public office. Candidates with moral or ethical flaws have reason to fear the media. Men of substance with good connections can run for office. Abusive spouses can be stopped if the victim has the will to do it. Then Father, oldest son, or brother determine what's best for the rest.
Boys can sow their wild oats, their fathers often show the way.
Girls must be virgins. If wives do not keep silence about hubby's activities, they may be rejected by him, without means of support and subject to censure by society. Then Small towns If your faith is not that of the majority, you can't be trusted. Whatever your faith, make sure you go to your place of worship and make sure you are seen. If you belong to a religious minority, don't worry, we'll watch you.