WEEK 5 POST
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17379721
Amina Filali was a 16 year old Moroccan girl who was raped, and then forced to marry her rapist. She was severely beaten to coerce her into the marriage, and soon after she committed suicide by swallowing rat poison.
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Women's rights groups say the law is used to justify a traditional practice of allowing a rapist to marry his victim to preserve the honour of the woman's family, and this law is called Article 475. This law allows for the "kidnapper" of a minor to marry his victim to escape prosecution. In conseravative parts of Morocco and the majority of Muslim countries, it is unacceptable for a woman to lose her virginity before marriage - and the dishonour is hers and her family's even if she is raped."Amina, 16, was triply violated, by her rapist, by tradition and by Article 475 of the Moroccan law," tweeted activist Abadila Maaelaynine.I am horrified by this clear lack of justice and the blatant oppression that is imposed on women like Amina who are forced to disregard their pain and wed their tormentors, in a skewed effort to guarantee honor for her family. These laws should be changed and society should be made aware of this problem that has been prevalent for decades, but never addressed.
I can’t believe that girls like Amina have to suffer though such a terrible experiences, then are constantly reminded if it through their forced marriages to their rapists. Article 475 is absolutely ridiculous and I think that this law should be destroyed. Girls should be treated with the same amount of respect as men because we are all made in the image of God.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the scariest things I have ever read. I can't believe that women are forced to marry their attacker, especially minors, and that it is considered their fault! I don't understand how anyone could even consider that as a possibility! What kind of mentality do you need to be in to beat a young girl for being afraid of living with a horrible monster for the rest of her life!?
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article, my heart completely sank for Amina. This has to be the worst possible thing to happen to a young girl. GIrls should have the choice to marry who they choose, not be forced to marry someone who disrespects and attacks them. I don't know who in their right mind would agree with Article 475, but I think to change believers of this article need to completely change their moral compass. I think we should learn from Amina's story.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article, my heart completely sank for Amina. This has to be the worst possible thing to happen to a young girl. GIrls should have the choice to marry who they choose, not be forced to marry someone who disrespects and attacks them. I don't know who in their right mind would agree with Article 475, but I think to change believers of this article need to completely change their moral compass. I think we should learn from Amina's story. ( accidentally posted on Tari's profile).
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