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POLIGAMY

MARGARET (24.86.124.238) - 09/07/09 22:27

I WAS WONDERING IF A TUNISIAN MAN WILL MARRY MORE THAN 2 WIVES AT ONE TIME..BECAUSE I READ THAT IT MIGHT BE MADE LAW AGAIN AFTER 50 YEARS..THIS IS NOT A GOOD THING AS I AM PLANNING TO MARRY A MAN FROM TUNISIA..BY THE WAY I AM FROM CANADA

Reply #1 Ugly Man from The Ugly Farm (Contact Member) - 09/08/09 09:40

Have you read on here about the problems English women have had marrying Tunisian men? How long have you lived in Tunisian with this man?

Reply #2 stetson from Texas, USA (Contact Member) - 09/08/09 09:51

Well Tunisia was pioneering in their choice to abolish polygamy when they gained their independence in 1956. In fact they were the first Arab state to do so and I think even to this day it is only Tunisia and Turkey that do not allow it. I think it would only be reintroduced if a very traditional muslim party came to power, but what is interesting is that it seems to be women who are pushing to have it re-introduced!

On the other hand are you aware of the traditional role of women in Tunisia? It is VERY different to what you are used to in Canada. Women play a very submissive role in Arab states and in many ways are seen to be owned by the man responsible for them - whether that be their father, or later their husband. Do you know what you're getting in to? Do you know this man well?

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