Izzut is sexual honour and sexual pride and is deeply intertwined with sexual conduct and morality, particularly for women, in North India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The sexual forms of Izzut primarily relate to preserving a family or community's standing by controlling and upholding specific codes of conduct, especially concerning female sexuality.The Gendered Nature of Izzut: While Izzut applies universally, its burden and the associated risks are highly gendered in the context of sexuality.Women as Keepers of Izzut: Women's bodies and sexual conduct are often viewed as the primary repositories of the family's and community's Izzut. A woman's perceived chastity and modesty directly reflect on the honour of her male relatives (father, brothers, husband). This is a patriarchal structure where men's honour is often maintained through the control of women.Sexual Transgression and Shame (Sharam): Any deviation from prescribed sexual norms by a woman is seen as a direct attack on the family's Izzut, leading to Sharam (shame). This transgression can result in social stigma, community ostracism, and even violence.Double Standards: A stark double standard exists. While a woman's sexual transgression can bring profound shame and loss of Izzut to her entire kin group, men's non-marital sexual behavior is often viewed with greater tolerance or even as a sign of virility, with less severe consequences for the family's overall Izzut.
>>522112752Key Sexual Manifestations of IzzutThe sexual forms of Izzut are expressed through a number of societal expectations and practices:1. Virginity and MarriageVirginity as a Prerequisite: Female virginity before marriage is often considered crucial for maintaining Izzut. It is often a key criterion in the selection of a spouse and a prerequisite for a respectable marriage alliance.Spouse Selection and Marriage Alliances: Arranged marriages often function to secure and enhance the Izzut of both families by ensuring alliances are formed with families of similar or greater social standing (caste, wealth, community). Conversely, a woman choosing a partner against the family's wishes (a "love marriage," especially inter-caste or inter-religious) is often seen as a significant loss of Izzut because it bypasses the family's authority and control over its most vital asset—the women who carry its honour.2. Modesty and SeclusionModest Behaviour and Dress: Maintaining Izzut requires women to exhibit extreme modesty in dress, speech, and public conduct. This is a mechanism of sexual control, ensuring women do not attract undue attention that could lead to suspicion or temptation, thus safeguarding the family's reputation.Purdah/Seclusion: In some more traditional contexts, the practice of purdah (female seclusion or veiling) is directly tied to Izzut, as it physically limits a woman's interaction with men outside her immediate family, thereby protecting her—and the family's—honour.
>>5221127833. Sexual Violence and "Honor" KillingsRape and Assault: The victim of sexual violence is often seen as having lost her Izzut, and by extension, the family's. Instead of providing support, the family may turn on the victim for bringing shame, or exert extreme pressure for silence to avoid public humiliation, or loss of Izzut.Honor-Related Violence: In the most extreme and tragic cases, perceived sexual transgressions (e.g., pre-marital sex, adultery, refusal of an arranged marriage, or even being the victim of rape) can lead to "honour" killings or severe violence. These acts are committed by male relatives to "cleanse" the family's Izzut and restore their standing in the community following the "shame" brought upon them by the woman's actions or status.The control over female sexuality through the lens of Izzut serves as a powerful instrument for enforcing gender hierarchy and maintaining the existing social order within these communities.example: The prophet Muhammad harmed the Izzut of the entire Ummah when he got zutted up the butt.
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>>522112752>>522112783>>522112805Actual jeet posting about jeet words and how Hindu rape isn't bad.
>>522113181Saar if you do the racisms you will not redeem in this life or the next. Please come again!
>>522113181saar stop of the non redeeming
