Jordanian law suggests that wives should be obedient to their husbands because the men financially support the family, and if she is disobedient her husband can discontinue financial support.[21] In addition, men have assumed the power to forbid their wives from working, and the Jordanian courts have upheld these laws.[21] Furthermore, as honor killings consistently occur and are currently on the rise, women are less motivated to leave the safety of their homes.[22] Laws in Jordan regarding honor killings continue to make it possible for courts to deal with perpetrators leniently.[22]