Each year, throughout the world, thousands are killed in so-called “honor killings” for bringing perceived shame onto their families for anything from infidelity to refusing an arranged marriage — or even being raped. The victims of these murders are predominately female, and because of legal loopholes and entrenched ideas about a woman’s role in the family, the practice is especially prevalent in Pakistan. In this episode of the Asia Society Podcast, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who recently won an Oscar for her film about honor killing, discusses why the crime persists and how things might be starting to change.

This post was originally published on Asia In-Depth.