Saira goes through experiences that I cannot imagine going through. Her entire wedding experience would be a huge struggle for me. From having to have an arranged marriage to it lasting for fourteen days, Saira must have been a lot stronger than I am. By standing up for herself, Saira proved that she did not have to do anything she did not want.
This story to me showed independence women can demonstrate in the real world. They do not always have to be in the shadows of their husbands or families. They can stand up and fight for themselves. When people go through hard-hitting times they feel as though they cannot believe in themselves if no one is there backing them up. In this case, Saira had the comforts of her aunt by her side. Even though it went against traditions in her family, Saira stood strong on what she believed.
The rituals Saira's family goes through are extremely tough and completely different from anything that I or my family does. If my family did these same rituals it would make life so much harder.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
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