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Forced to Marry

March 23, 2009 1:08 PM

The shocking story of British women of Pakistani descent who are forced to marry against their will.

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Alberto Serrano wrote:

March 23, 2009 10:58 PM

I saw the documentary in search of a glimpse into the reasons why forced marriages even exist; what are the driving forces, their point of view, to see them come out and defend it. But the documentary missed all of these perspectives and it came off as weak, I would of liked to have more insight as to the 'why'.

Amina wrote:

March 23, 2009 11:01 PM

I just want to make it very clear that in no way does Islam support forced marriages, it actually goes against our beautiful deen ( way of life ). I felt very sad for the young women, parents need to educate themselves more on Islam.
Very disappointing!

Gabby wrote:

March 23, 2009 11:03 PM

What an eye-opening story. As a young Canadian women who had the choice of husband, I'm saddened that this is happening. It is wonderful that the British Commission had recongnized that this issue is happening. I would hope that these rescue missions are happening in other countries where "arranged" marriages occur.

My one question is, one of the women who was forced to marry a cousin, but wished to marry her other cousin from the UK, is that allowed? Marrying a cousin?

I think its brave of Saira Kahn to expose this issue to the Western World. Thank you for airing the doc.

Ram Gakar wrote:

March 23, 2009 11:03 PM

The plight of these lovely British girls of the
Pakistani descent needs to be addressed in the most befitting manner and the best way to do so would be to classify the Islamic nation of Pakistan
as the "Rogue State"

Salman wrote:

March 24, 2009 8:34 PM

Hi all, I have a couple of points I want to share.

1. The saddest thing was the obvious fear embedded in the the young girl's heart when she willingly stayed in Pakistan (I think it was Rubina, the one who was undergoing physical abuse). These men and their families brainwashed these young women. As a younger brother of an educated sister who has been brainwashed by her uneducated husband, that scene brought tears to my eyes.

2. The British High Commission is doing a good job, but there are probably hundreds of other cases involving Brits that they don't even know about. And what about Americans, Canadians, or even other foreigners?

I am just sick of Pakistan's culture and its mentality and feel bad for all those girls.

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