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Muslim Women As Inferior In Islam To Men
A recurring theme that appears in western media is Muslim women being shown as inferior in Islam to men. Daily Mail author Sue Reid (2011) discusses multiple instances of women being subject of domestic violence, and being refused a divorce whilst their husbands enter marriages overseas. The mentality of Muslim men being abusive to women can cause issues with social cohesion as Britain is a country where women have equal rights to men. Reid article is backed up by the ICM Unlimited (2015) survey which stated that 39% of Muslims believe that women should obey their husbands, compared to 5% of non-Muslims. England (2010), told of his findings that British women are gaining more equality, through various ways, such as increased employment and
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