[maica]

It sounds like muslim men have perfected the "It's not my fault, I'm just a victim" mentality. Who knew how passionate and seductive all those seldom-showered/covered/cowering/servant/wives really were!

[najida]

That is just it,
you would be amazed how passionate/joyful/loving the they are.

I am not talking about sexually, but in their interactions with each other and their children. Don't be fooled, there is tremendous strength and beauty under the burkas.

And the fact that they still have 'it' in spite of being beaten down just pisses the men off more.

[missyme]

I think they have watched to many Cleopatra movies...

[sweneop]

It sounds like muslim men have perfected the "It's not my fault, I'm just a victim" mentality. Who knew how passionate and seductive all those seldom-showered/covered/cowering/servant/wives really were!

in many muslim countries (esp africa and how afghanistan was), the description you gave would be accurate, but in more modern cities and in the more advanced parts of the islamic world you are VASTLY underestimating the women if you think they are cowering and servile. they have jobs, they have friends, they have opinions, and many of them are the real power in the family as well.

the stereotype is accurate for many women, and these women desperately need our help. but dont make the mistake of thinking they are all the same or painting some shallow picture of them. believe me, the women from some of these places are no pushovers.