The laws have not been in favor of women. The governments have encouraged these tribal laws and that is a reason that these tribal practices have remained with us. These honor killings have nothing to do with Islam. This week on Common Ground, global domestic violence.
Violence is a cultural problem.
Common Ground is a program on world affairs and the people who shape events. It's produced by the Stanley Foundation. I'm Keith Porter. And I'm Kristin McHugh. Domestic violence is a problem in every corner of the globe.