The times they are a-changing

[color=rgb(17, 17, 17)][/color][left][color=rgb(17, 17, 17)][size=32px]Laxmi Sargara, India Child Bride, Has Marriage Annulled In Landmark Case





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for sure changing

and sometimes they are a changing for the better!

Laxmi is the new "Rosa Parks".

'the journey of a thousand miles.....begins with a single step'

Kudos to Laxmi!

When will India step into the 21st Century ??

Homosexuals abound , yet still Arranged marriages and Child brides  ::

So Called World's Largest democracy !

http://dawn.com/2012/04/26/equal-treatme...inorities/

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=65750.msg413237#msg413237 date=1335475641]
When will India step into the 21st Century ??

Homosexuals abound , yet still Arranged marriages and Child brides  ::
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In noting our sensitivities today about this matter we should remember that in the ancient world this was completely normal.  Women were not accorded the independence and rights they have now and needed a male figure to support them.  According to the Quran,Mohammed was married to a child, if memory  serves me right!  :kiss: :cheesy:

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=65750.msg413248#msg413248 date=1335476418]
So Called World's Largest democracy !
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Get your own house in order first before commenting on the bigger picture

My Puwah was married off at 17, but she didn't move into her husband's house until she was 19. Her husband was 5 years older than her.

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for sure changing
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Not just India...other countries that have a large presence in Britain practise this appalling tradition.

How can you leave your daughter to live in such a condition. lord lord!