Well, I will admit that when in Turkey, probably the most secular of Islamic nations, the women were not treated as equals. They tended to be more servant-like. I almost had to marry one (entrapment scheme), and that was basically her goal: to marry a rich American like me (*cough*), and take care of my every need at home, whilst I went out into the world and made money to support us. It was sort of tempting too, because in addition to *wanting* to be my sexual slave and servant, she was, in fact, hot. Their women, for the most part, seem to *want* this to be the way life works.

However, after due consideration, I decided that when I did find a mate, I wanted a peer, an equal, a partner -- not a servant/maid/sextoy, so I figured a way out of that dilemma, and bribed her family with three grand of good ol' U.S. dollars to have the wedding (this they insisted on) but for her to say *no* to marrying me at the wedding, in public. This was to shame me, apparently. Unfortunately for them, I felt no shame and whooped with happiness when she said no. Heh. The alternatives were Turkish prison or marriage...or bribery. So I am content with my choice there.

Just shows how deeply they've brainwashed their women to be servants. That's what they expect from life and, for the most part, that's also what they seem to *want*.

Makes for an interesting wedding story anyway.