Stuff on Tradition/Culture/Religion

For those whom we have discussed tradition/religion/culture, you may want to check out these links:
1) Link 1: Dowry Practice in India (note the potential rebuttal that the original rationale behind the dowry practice is actually for the welfare of the women; it is men who abused and perverted the traditional practice into a monetary transaction; see highlighted portion. Hence, we can't really blame tradition for oppressing women here.)
2) Link 2: Honour Killing
3) Link 3: Religion Pros and Cons
4) Link 4: Tradition's role in fostering the family unit
5) Link 5: Driving Ban for women in Saudi Arabia
6) Article below on female circumcision/ genital mutilation

 Sample Qn: How important is it for people in your society to retain a sense of tradition? (Cambridge 2010)