And how many women do you know that are unmarried mothers, and are considered women of bad characters and treated disrespectfully by all? There are obviously many that think unmarried mother = characterless woman - hence why I said that a section of society, does unfortunately still subscribe to such schools of thought.I do know unmarried mothers - and the majority in our mutual acquaintance circle have never treated them that way, not even indirectly. But does it matter? You and me do not form the entirety of society, nor the majority of it - we can speculate, but as I've said before, there is no measure. Certainly not of a sweeping 'majority'.
Its not some rocket science to understand what is right or wrong for majority of ppl in the society.
Women who give birth to children out of wedlock are not considered women of good character in our society is an undeniable truth.
That's why when some woman is in such situation they choose the option of abortion and in worst condition even leaving their child somewhere after birth. Its the bitter truth.
And that's why abuses like illegitimate child, bas***d, haram zaade, najaaiz aulaad etc are considered a direct attack to mother's character.