Is it not a just cause to attempt to end this type of barbarism?
Musarti shared the apartment, in which her body
was found, with her parents and her young
daughter. A five-month old fetus was growing in
her womb. In Arab society, in which getting
divorced is frowned upon, Musarti was viewed in
an unfavorable light. Rumors rife back when she
was married spoke of her hanging around with
other men. Her pregnancy as a divorced woman
did nothing to add to her image in the eyes of
the society in which she lived.
Intelligence gathered by the police indicates
that Musarti's parents had already received a
visit a year ago by a relative who demanded her
death. "Either you do it or I will," the
relative reportedly said. The intention was
clear - Musarti was condemned to death.
This is shameful. In this culture, women are owned by either their father, or if married, their husband, who they may or may not have chosen to marry. In either case, their lives are run by men.
Monday, September 22, 2003
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