Proper Schooling, Marriage And Voting Rights

Arranged marriage is found in various cultures and countries around the world, including Afghanistan and other parts of the Middle East; having an arranged marriage is thought of as an Afghani tradition and has been a part of life for many families. The practice of arranged marriage has advantages and disadvantages; it can create more family power and give more financial security. Sadly being forced into a marriage can disrupt the independence of the engaged, most women stop their education when they become engaged resulting in many women being illiterate. This makes it impossible for them to be successful without depending on their husbands. Arranged marriage is found in many cultures throughout the modern world, though in a lot of cases it results in a happy family it can also be very limiting on women and often girls are married before they can give consent.

With that in mind, according to Haider, from the article “Is Domestic Violence Less Prevalent in Arranged Marriages?," murder, imprisonment, abduction, blackmail, harassment, sexual, physical, and mental abuse are various outcomes that can occur from being in an arranged marriage. Furthermore, in the years 2012 and 2013, the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey concluded that “since the age of 15, two out of five women in Pakistan suffered, at least once, physical and/or emotional abuse at the hands of their spouses” (Haider). To illustrate, Sajida, was a studious 16-year-old girl when she married her 23-year-old cousin from Pakistan she met the same day as their wedding (“Woman Forced”). Moreover, by 17 she was pregnant and expecting four baby girls which ultimately angered her husband, since he desired a boy (“Women Forced”). At any rate, Sajida and her children’s lives were bleak, revealing, “We couldn’t breathe or think properly when he was around. I wasn’t allowed a social life. I was isolated from all my family and friends” (“Women Forced”). At the same time, Sajida’s life was full of cruelty and abuse. Sajida proclaims, “He raped me, there was a lot of mental torture, there was a lot of physical violence. I had a knife held to me. Then he got this cable wire and he beat me up and I had scars all over my leg and my back. He tried to gas me with the oven and tried to poison me” (“Women Forced”). Fortunately, Sajida gained enough courage to call the police, and now is luckily divorced from her cousin, has custody of their children, and finished her education to become a nurse (“Women Forced”). Nonetheless, Sajida’s story is a rare one, as stated by Haider, half of the women who suffer abuse from their husband keep silent and do not seek help because they are too frightened. In essence, arranged marriages are

Throughout centuries of human existence, women have been deemed as inferior to men in multiple different cultures and religions. Men have developed a norm to be the individual who carries out duties to help maintain a stable life for himself and the family in which he is providing for. Because of this fundamentalist approach towards how society should be, women’s rights have been suppressed throughout political, social, and cultural actions. The Islamic religion in particular, is fond of abusing the rights of women and empowering the rights of men in such a way that it has created a permanent existence of conflict within countries who follow Islam. In fact, in the Quran it states that women must have lesser authority than men, therefore their

In middle eastern society Many may claim that the women in the middle east are being oppressed but the same may be said about women living in the west. Until quite recently in time women here in the United States received an equal status to men. Whereas these traditions and

All of those disadvantages for women in modern society are affecting young girls, and it is hard to raise daughters in today’s culture. We as a country should not just let this inequality continue. Men and women should be treated equally and it is important for parents to raise their kids to make the future less

Nowadays forced marriage is considered as cruel and demeaning as we

Arranged marriages demonstrate a violation of people’s rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states the basic rights and freedoms that all humans have (“Universal Declaration of Human Rights”). Every person is entitled to these rights which include freedom from torture and the liberty to pursue any life one may desire. Arranged marriages specifically defy an individual’s sexual rights which Amnesty defines as the ability to “make your own decisions about your body and...choose if, when and who to marry” (“Sexual and Reproductive Rights”). Worldwide, many different cultures disregard these basic human rights. Latin America places restrictions on abortions. Women are denied the right to make the choices concerning their own body even in cases of rape. In several countries in Africa, such as Niger and Guinea, countless children work as sex slaves or are forced

Religion goes hand in hand with culture, and in the Muslim countries this is very apparent. The cultural importance of men over women may have stemmed from religion, however it was further recognized when imperialist countries introduced capitalism and class divides. “Islam must combat the wrenching impact of alien forces whose influence in economic, political, and cultural permutations continues to prevail” (Stowasser 1994, 5). Now, instead of an agrarian state where both men and women had their place, difficulties have formed due to the rise in education and awareness that women can and do have a place in society beyond domestic living Though women are not equal to men anywhere around the

Unfortunately, the era of men and women being equal was hasty. Briefly after Mohammed’s death Islamic society changed, so did the interpretations of the Quran to meet different circumstances. Almost simultaneously women became inferior almost being viewed as possessions and property. Having choices was no longer an option for women, whatever the man said became the law. Girls at birth could be killed by their father’s because boys carried the name of the family while girls usually were concubines, workers, or sold. Most significantly women’s roles depended largely on what the husband’s economic status was. If the husband was a farmer the wife had to help in the fields or if the husband worked in the city she had to help run the business.

Child brides are a little voiced problem that occur around the world. Fourteen million girls become child brides every year, a number that is increasing due to the growing populations of countries where child marriage is common (Fisher). I chose to focus on child brides specifically in Africa and the Middle East due to the high instances of child marriages in those parts of the world. In my research I also found that child brides are very common in South Asia and South America as well. In Niger, Chad, Mali, Bangladesh, Guinea, Central African Republic, Mozambique, and Nepal over half of girls are married before they turn eighteen (Fisher).This is largely due to traditional tribal practices, cultural norms, and an overall lack of education.

The diversities within North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia (cultural, religious, political, etc.) play a crucial part in the status of women and the key features of gender roles in these particular geographic regions. The Middle East and North Africa share commonalities through Arabic and Islamic culture. Establishing equalities for women amongst the current social and political changes of Middle Eastern and North African societies stands as a difficult obstacle to overcome, but in spite of this, women’s rights efforts are still being made. While Islamic culture is dominant in Southeast Asia, the culture of Southeast Asian nations is diverse. Islam and gender in Southeast Asia have contributed to the continuing debate over Islam, feminism, and gender rights in the region. The cultures of North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia are male dominated, but this cultural dominance might not sustain in the future. This essay will compare and contrast the current status of women and the key features of gender roles in North Africa and the Middle East with those of Southwest Asia. Examples will also be provided to justify any arguments that are made.

Do arranged marriages violate human rights as they are protected by international humanitarian law? Marriage is a vital part of the social and economic life of a person’s life. It forms the foundation for a continued family line, and the backdrop for raising children. In most societies, marriage is an important relation both between the two people and between the person and the society, and there are many rituals and traditions tied to the marriage. In many parts of the world, arranged marriages are still common, and are the expected and accepted way to find someone to share a lifetime with.

In many societies, marriage is a celebrated institution commemorating the union between two consenting adults and the beginning of their lives together. However, this experience and celebration is different for the millions of girls around the world who are forced to wed while still children, some not even yet teenagers.

Women's Status in Islam In Islam, women and men are equal in terms of their relationship with Allah. It can be clearly seen that Allah has created men and women differently, this is so that they may fulfil different purposes in life. It is not a question of the superiority of one gender over another, rather it is a matter of role differentiation. Islam teaches that men and women complement one another and are both equally important.

Forced and early marriage is a fundamental abuse of human rights. Every single day around the world, women and girls are forced to marry against their will. When a girl is forced into marriage, she is now subject to sexual and emotional abuse and her childhood will forever be violated. Early marriage can have serious damage on the wellbeing of girls, through limited educations and employment opportunities, social isolation, domestic violence and rape. Girls who are married early are vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, and early pregnancy. Young girls are not physically mature enough to give birth and such a young age, which means it will put both the mother and baby at risk. The leading cause of death for girls aged between 15-19 is pregnancy and childbirth complications. Early marriage also has an impact on future generations. A child who is born to an educated mother is 50 percent more likely to survive past age five and are twice as likely to go to school. In fact, every year 13.5 million girls marry before their 18th birthday that is nearly two thirds of Australia’s population.