concept   honor and shame
culture   Islamic cultures
statement   In Islamic cultures, maintaining personal and family honor is of great importance and can result in social ostracism and familial repercussions.
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1 honor and shame Islamic cultures Maintaining personal and family honor, or 'sharaf', is of great importance, and dishonorable behavior can lead to social ostracism and familial repercussions. 1