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Syrian women fear abuse during marriage - but divorce frightens as much - 0 views

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    The night after their wedding, Eren stood over Nur in a dusky Mediterranean hotel, "You are old enough! Get ready to fuck or I will send you back to the camp!" A friend of Eren's married a Syrian woman last year who he said was pious and subservient.
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Women's roles in Iran society are evolving as divorce rates soar - Middle East - 0 views

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    REUTERS - Weddings in Iran have long been an over-the-top affair with families spending thousands of dollars to celebrate a union. But now some couples are splurging on an entirely different sort of nuptial celebration: a divorce party. Local media outlets and blogs have been abuzz for months about lavish parties, complete with sarcastic invitations and humorous cakes, for couples splitting up.
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