Supression of women is part and parcel of the history of countries like Afghanistan,Saudi Arabia and now Pakistan dominated by conservative fundalists with narrow vision and crooked minds. The laws and traditions of 6th-7th centuries cannot hold good in the 21st century . Things have to and must change. But at the same time fundamentalists alone cannot be blamed but the politions and monarchs who want to hold to power by diverting the attention of the public from real issues of necessities of life, ecnomic stablity health care and education are equally or more responsible than the clerics . For instance in such countries a rape victum has to produce three respectable witnesses to prove the rape otherwise the victum will be punished for adultery. I would like to ask the law makers "Is rape possible when three respectable citizens are around or the latter are supposed to be helpless spectectators and only give evidence after the crime has been commited Even in India some politions who othervise also have no agenda and make lot of noise about personal laws . The suferers will be none other than women.
Re: welcome to india
by shilpy on Feb 10, 2010 10:51 PM
what you mention should be the policy of indian govt: india will grant asylum to the oppressed women of the world if they give up their oppressive background and culture. the quota: 1 mil next, watch the super loaded samjauta express.
The fact is that Sharia is blatantly oppressive to women. These were tribal laws valid for the 7th century and not the modern age! But the radicals are using these laws to subjugate women! Pakistan is stick betwen these radicals and an inefective government and a restive army! Hardly ideal condition for its women
In the light of new knowledge accumulating everyday we should modify our views about life and accept changes. If you stick to what was written in 8th century, you are compelled to live 8th century-life today, equally barbarian and primitive.