A look at attitudes about ` ` honor '' murders among teenagers in Jordan , Jordan . A third of more than 850 teenagers surveyed believe honor killings are justifiable . Note : This is ` ` anchored in a broader system of beliefs about patriarchal authority '' Teenage boys with low education backgrounds are more likely to condone honor killings .
Researchers look at attitudes about `` honor '' murders among teenagers in Amman , Jordan . A third of more than 850 teenagers surveyed believe honor killings are justifiable . Study : Support is `` anchored in a broader system of beliefs about patriarchal authority '' Teenage boys with low education backgrounds are more likely to condone honor killings .