User:Erikscholtes/Honor and shame

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.

Impact
Honor comes from...

Cultures
Shame is... Honor and Shame societies have value systems that are based almost entirely upon popular reputation.

Shame society

Women
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.