p- ISSN: 2616-955X | e-ISSN: 2663-7030 | ISSN-L: 2616-955X Vol. VI, No. I (Winter 2021) Pages: 17 ‒ 22 Citation: Afzal, S., Raza, H., & Manzoor, A. (2021). Socio-Cultural Causes of Kala Kali (Honour Killing): A Case of Tehsil Jam Pur. Global Regional Review, VI(I), 17-22. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2021(VI-I).03 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2021(VI-I).03 DOI: 10.31703/grr.2021(VI-I).03 Socio-Cultural Causes of Kala Kali (Honour Killing): A Case of Tehsil Jam Pur Saima Afzal Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. Hammad Raza Lecturer (Visiting), Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Email: hammadext@gmail.com Adeela Manzoor PhD Scholar, Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Abstract: Pakistani rural people have to face many problems under the umbrella of tribal laws and customs. These cultural norms and tribal laws compel the people to kill their wives, sisters, mothers and daughters in the name of so-called “honour”. The major objectives of the study were to explore the socio-cultural causes of kali kali (honor killing) and to see the impacts of kala kali on victim’s family. The cases of fourteen victims were studied where the members of victim’s family were informants as victims themselves were not available. The result of the present study shows that the lust for money, feudalism, illiteracy and lack of awareness about human rights are the causes of kala kali. It can be reduced by increasing awareness and education. Government should launch some policies like a comprehensive legal awareness program to make people aware of their legal rights. Key Words: Honor Killing, Role of Sardar, Fake Honor Killings, Disrespecting the Respect Introduction ‘Honor killing is an extreme act in which a family or community end up murdering a woman in the name of honor. However, the idea of "honour" is only used as a motive for domestic abuse in relation to ethnic and religious groups (Metoo & Mirza, 2007). Such immoral conduct could take the form of supposed marital unfaithfulness, the rejection of arranged marriage, a marriage claim, a divorce, fair table conduct, and rape. A series of so-called "honor killings" again highlighted Pakistan, and the country is being accused of violent characteristics in the minds of many external people (Fatima and Qadir, 2017). Every week in Pakistan, killings in the name of honor are highlighted in media and many sisters, wives and daughters are dishonored. Often a single individual is responsible; a group of men's families also participate (Hongdao et al., 2018). The horrific murders were instantly misconstrued as violent acts of religious bigotry alongside news reports on terrorist attacks and the rhetoric of the political clergy (Fatima and Qadir, 2017). The worst of such customs is called “black ritual” in English, “tor tora” in Khebar Pakhtonkha, “karo kari” in Sindh, , “Siyahkari” in Baluchistan, and “kala kali” in Punjab (Gah, 2001). A close relative, father, brother, son, or a wife's husband commit most cases of honor killings. The victim's family can forgive the case when it reaches a court of law (who may well be one of them). In this way murderer sets free and no deterrence is created.to prevent such crimes in future (Ahmad, 2019). There are no opportunities for women to resolve potential misunderstandings (Ruane, 2000). There is no suitable social solution for family members but the stain is eliminated by targeting the female (Amnesty International, 2001). Using the term “honor killing” in itself is misleading. This crime is dishonorable in itself. This name is chosen just to justify the acts of the offender, and community at a larger level (Prochazka, 2011). In this context, honor crimes essentially excuse male and community-based violence and primarily domestic violence. Kalis (female labelled kali for her action of intimacy with another male) remain dishonored even after death. The man who kills for noble motives becomes a "honourable" man, and his kinsmen support him morally and legally. If he doesn’t