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In reply to the discussion: UK Girl Converts to Islam for Man - Still Attacked with Acid. [View all]Rhinodawg
(2,219 posts)Here are a few of the indignities they face:
1. Stoning for apostasy.
2. Stoning for adultery.
3. Stoning for "witch-craft".
4. Hanging for being homosexual.
5. Being forced to marry your rapist.
6. Having to choose between marrying your rapist or being stoned for adultery.
7. Not being allowed to drive.
8. Not being allowed to work.
9. Not being allowed to leave the house without an escort.
10. Having acid thrown in your face for turning a man down.
11. Having acid thrown in your face for not having it shrouded.
12. Not having the choice to not have your entire body shrouded.
13. Female Genital Mutilation
14. Being trafficked into slavery.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025651386#post17
"I don't think anyone is justifying ridicule or cruelty, only pointing out the fact that if one is concerned about the general well being of women, many of the beliefs and practices of Islam are harmful/deadly to women."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025651386#post29
I give you links, FRED.