Harem former times, some harems were guarded by eunuchs (castrated men) who were allowed inside. Similar institutions have been common in other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern civilizations, especially among royal and upper-class families and the term is sometimes used in non-Islamic contexts. The structure of the harem and the extent of monogamy or polygamy has varied depending on the family's personalities, socio-economic status, and local customs. Although the institution has experienced a sharp decline in the modern era, seclusion of women is still practiced in some parts of the world, such as rural Afghanistan and conservative states of the Gulf region.
A Man Called Hawk hair and shaved his goatee, as a means of distinguishing his character Benjamin Sisko from Hawk. However, the goatee was added to Sisko's look near the end of Season 3, and his head was permanently shaven at the start of Season 4. Also on "Deep Space Nine", Sisko's old friend and mentor, Dax, was called 'Old Man' by Brooks' character. The TV One network resumed airing episodes of "A Man Called Hawk" in September 2006. A Man Called Hawk A Man Called Hawk is an American action drama series that ran on ABC from January 1989 until May 13, 1989.