What do western women think of Moslem men? would you marry one?

Question

is it hard to find a traditional western woman that accepts the husband as the head of the household and is submissive-not in a inferior way?

Answer 1

I wouldn't generalize it to all moslem men, but anyone that is going to call himself "the head of the household" and require me to be submissive because of *cultural* tradition/expectations is not going to be my husband. The same applies to "traditional" Christian men, Moslem men, Jewish men, whatever. I understand that submissive does not mean inferior. I'm not saying that I need to be the head of the household, and sometimes I actually like getting to give up control and be a little submissive. But if he believes it's his inherent right as a man simply because that's the way it's always been, that's not going to work. I have a close friend that was raised muslim, though, and he would not have those expectations of his wife.

There are some women in the US who are not feminists (i.e. do not believe women should be equal to men), and they would want their man to be the head of the household and treat them submissively. However, in the US, Christianity is also going to be part of that "traditional values" system for 99.999% of those women. So they'd be even less likely to marry a Moslem man that me.

Answer 2

Western society these days has led to the acceptance of independent women. From my point of view, this is a good thing. Equality in relationships/society to me is important. I don't think I would be happy married to a man, of any religious/cultural persuasion ~ if it meant I had to relinquish my independence. I've worked very hard to achieve it & it is very important to me.

By valuing my indepence does in no way mean that I respect my partner any less. Mutual respect in any relationship is necessary.

My independence actually adds to the value of the relationship as it brings, for one thing, financial gain to the household, which in turn, then brings enjoyable social outings for the family, makes the childrens more expensive outer school curriculum activities possible. So overall, it adds to the enjoyment/enrichment of life.

Answer 3

Why not stick with eastern women?

Answer 4

tritonit-

I disagree with you cause by what your saying is that Muslim men don't allow women to be in charge sometimes,this is completely wrong.I don't blame you though cause there are some Muslims doing that and there are also some Americans doing that,but all men think differently and my parents aren't even close to that.My parents western friends are less equal then my parents and we're Muslims.Tradition has nothing to do with religion ,and just to point out our Muslim men are very respective to there wife and we have tonnes of Quotes on this subject.