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Reading the editorial “Strip of shame” (July 6) was a shocking experience. Although we should condemn such crimes,...
NIDDERAU, GERMANY: Reading the editorial “Strip of shame” (July 6) was a shocking experience. Although we should condemn such crimes, we ought to bear in mind that this is an extreme example; most women in our society suffer all forms of torture in silence. Treated like inferior beings, and restricted within the parameters of their homes, most women lead miserable lives. Struggling to look at the world from behind the folds of their black burkas, their world vision is limited, obscure and grey.
Unless laws are implemented to make women’s rights a reality, such incidents will occur relentlessly.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 8th, 2010.
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One murder is a news, but millions are just statistics, as Stalin used to say. Laws should be made that in case of separation, women are given a fair share of his income. This will definitely improve matters and make men become more accommodating.Recommend
I agree Jeane, Whenever I visit Pakistan, notice that all the parks are full of men and boys who relax and play there. Have you ever thought where their wives, sisters or daughters are? They are imprisoned within the four walls of their houses. In a society where there are no rights for women, men can afford to treat them at their whim. Only when men know that a woman can separate from him and claim part of his income, will he change. I knew a Pakistani couple in Florida. Both were earning money and they owned one house. One day he told his wife to just leave the place. When she told me this, i talked to both of them and told him that western laws see women take half of everything, including the house. Later when i met her, she told me that he has improved considerably and is nice to her. Recommend
I used to believe that people should not be asked to change their cultural symbols and should wear what their culture supports. A few months ago I was with my 3 year old in a playground and there was a Muslim girl playing on a fairly hot day, she was about 8 years old, and her face was almost completely obscured, and I felt sad for her, sad for her culture, and sad that this happens in Britain. On a hot and sunny day, a kid should be able to run around freely without these kinds of restrictions, which aren’t even that safe when playing on climbing frames etc. I say let iust break this burden on young girls.Recommend
Veils is another problem, although related to suppression of women in pakistan. Freedom to move move freely is a good startRecommend