Honor culture in the Middle East refers to an underlying social system that shapes societal values in the region.
[1] Such honor cultures are defined by the relative importance attributed to social prestige and image, as well as the evaluation made by other individuals.
[3] This is contrasted with other societies where honor is perceived as an individual value and a personal matter, shaped by differing perspectives and commitments.
[4] In the Middle East, social rewards, as an aspect of honor culture, may diminish the competitive aspirations of individuals.
[5] In regions where governments cede control to tribes, violence associated with honor culture may appear implicitly condoned.