think this quote is true? Why or why not?
2007-11-15 09:07:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just so you know, this quote is not mine. It's by Ayaan Hirsi Ali who was born in Somalia, raised Muslim and has death threats against her. She escaped a prearranged marriage. I think she knows the fate of Muslim women better than most people and she fights for their rights!
2007-11-15 09:32:25 · update #1
It is true, but it is basically a nice way of saying that they are "trained" to think a certain way and accept it.
just like a dog is trained not to pee on the couch, muslim women are trained in this manner. in the wild dogs don't wait to go to the bathroom, they are forced to supress instinctual traits that are part of thier normal behavior outside of domestication.
thus in your quote, the term "socialization" is a nice way of saying "trained"
2007-11-15 09:15:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
This statement is just as true as it would be to say that western women are socialized to believe that they can say and do anything that they dream of, and are allowed all of the same rights and considerations as men.
Oppression is the word however that allows the debate, some will feel that it is a socially, culturally and religiously accepted model of behavior. Others will attest that is a crime against humanity. Their method is archaic by western standards, but it thrives today so it has to be working for some. Every individual owns the right to decide what is acceptable for themselves, and should feel no boundaries within the body heart and mind to seek what they truly believe is their path in life despite opposition, boundaries or oppression.
2007-11-15 17:44:42 · answer #2 · answered by M 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sure. It's a function of culture. There are plenty of Christian women who believe the same right here in the states. My grandmother's church teaches that the husband is the head of the household and the woman's duty is to obey. Oppression of women is not solely the domain of Islam. It is a worldwide problem. Some places are better than others, though.
2007-11-15 17:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by zero 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not again. Today, we are fighting back.
The Holy Quran never says that we are slaves to men and we are on the verge of claiming our rightful place. Muslim women today are fearlessly taking to the streets to protest against our oppression by wicked men who dare to call themselves Muslims. If you profess to be a true Muslim, join us in our quest against oppression.
2007-11-16 09:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by Fatima 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Anyone with a knowledge of Islam is well aware that women are virtual slaves to men in this religious culture.
I Cr 13;8a
2007-11-16 00:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, muslim men can marry a 9 year old old girl in most islamic countries. women who make it to allah land have to stay married to their same husbands but they do get to run down to the river of wine and carry it back to their husbands who are having a great time with the 72 horus.
2007-11-15 20:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Muslim women are not oppressed. This is nonsense. Muslim women think that non muslim women are oppressed.
hirshi ali is an idiot. She doesnt know what islam is thats why she left and is saying ignorant things like this. Muslim women are definitely not oppressed.
Bajijingo did you even READ your own link? These are NOT Muslim. Here is a copy of YOUR OWN link after the clips:
"From the clips it appears that the girl was first stripped naked to symbolize that she had dishonored her family and her Yezidi religion"
People like you are disgusting. You take stupid things from others and blame muslims and Islam. THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT MUSLIM.
Your new link STILL HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ISLAM!! THIS IS CULTURAL. REPEAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ISLAM, THIS IS CULTURAL.
2007-11-15 17:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by Nunya 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Fatima says " Not today--we are fighting back"
Is that not an admission in itself?
U only need to fight back if y are oppressed in the first place!
Makes lie rs out of all who deny it. But then --WHat is new?
2007-11-16 23:47:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muslim women are not oppressed! Muslim women have more rights than any women anywhere in the entire universe! Muslim women have the right to love their husbands. Muslim women have the right to love their husband's other wives, and find sisters in their own household that they might otherwise have never met!
Muslim women are not oppressed like western women are. They do not have to dress like objects of men's desire. They can dress within the confines of modesty with godliness and morality guiding them. Muslim women are free!
Abandon Satan's hold on your mind, and embrace the freedom of Islam!
Allahu Ackbar!
2007-11-15 17:19:30 · answer #9 · answered by Muhammad ibn Abd Allah 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
us muslim women are free to do what we want to do my boyfriend is pakistani and his aunt is Hadiqa Kiani and she ais a perfect example of a a strong muslim woman she recently got married after she singl handedly adopted a baby from the 05 earthquakes in pakistan i am an aspiring model and my boyfriend is completely supportive of that
and muslim marriages are not supposed to be multiple
2007-11-15 18:48:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋