Friday, February 5, 2010

" Is Polygamy a Feminist Issue?"

Is polygamy a 'feminist issue'? A question raised and bebated about too many times in this country.

In my opinion I agree that polygamy is a feminist issue. It has been practised for many years, and still is in today's modern day and age. It saddens me that polygamy is still being practised, especially in religion and your culture you are born into.

Polygamy is wrong and as we live in free democratic county, women have rights as well, and that is freedom of choice. Just because you are born into a certain culture or religion does not mean you have to obey, forced or be submissive to male demands, unless you strongly believe that polygamy is apart your belief system, and not feel degraded as a female in any way.

My aunt married into a polygamy marriage and for years she has been a slave to her husband and his family. Till this day, she is being controlled and has not been able to break free from this vicious cycle. She has opened my eyes and made me aware that we as females need to break free and become a true female that you were always intended to be.

I see this as a means to control females, and as long as the cycle of polygamy continues, males will always feel or assume they have the right to your body, mind and soul.

We are precious and fierce beings, and we have so much inner strength within us and do not even know it exists.

Now is the time to shine and show the world that we as Females know our rights, and strive forward in empowering other females in breaking the cycle of Polygamy.

Mish.dish signing out for today.

1 comment:

  1. Well said Michelle, i fully agree with the statement that polygamy is a feminist issue. You mentioned that polygamy infringes on womens rights, that is a very good point. Women have fought for their rights for many years and it shouldn't be something taken lightly. It is time for society to put an end to the practice of polygamy and I am sure that many would agree with this.

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