Report: Cousin marriage rates increasing in UK Pakistani community

Published by You on 19 April, 2012 - 19:43

Bradford's cousin marriage boom

The tradition of marrying a cousin is becoming more entrenched among British-born Pakistanis living in Bradford than it was a generation ago, writes Winifred Robinson.

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Interesting to note that this is INCREASING as opposed to the to-me-atleast expected decline over time.

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Submitted by lollywood on 20 April, 2012 - 17:59

You wrote:

Bradford's cousin marriage boom

The tradition of marrying a cousin brother -sister is becoming more entrenched among British-born Pakistanis living in Bradford than it was a generation ago, writes Winifred Robinson.

What have I been crying about on here from day 1 as a new member?

Can I ask You a question?
Are you married to your cousin sister?

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Submitted by LookingToSee on 20 April, 2012 - 18:24

crybaby!!!!!!!!!!!

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Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

Submitted by lollywood on 20 April, 2012 - 18:30

Titanium wrote:
some cases genuine love!

Please I beg you

Titanium wrote:

I think it's more accepted now because it's an easier option and children have been growing up with that mind set...

I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you
Most of the Pakistani that live in Bradford are from Mirpur and the parents of that generation are not educated so they don’t understand the health risks that are associated with these kind of disgusting marriages, for them if the child is born health great if not Allah ki Marzi it was the will of Allah

All the parents care about is their brother or sisters daughter lets call here Saima Bi to come over to the UK from Mirpur

Its not that the children have been growing up with that mind set they’ve been made to make that apart of their mind set and what other choice do they have? If hr child say I like this girl at collage and I want to marry her they say no son daughter we’ve already arranged your marriage to your cousin Saima Bi she’s going to look after you and be a slave to us we’re going to make her work her little cotton socks off

Titanium wrote:

So I don't think I'm surprised. It happens a lot in Pakistan and India, Bangladesh and Nepals and some arab states too... Family values.

Not in Endia, Hinduism does't allow such marriages (lucky them)same with Sikhism

Titanium wrote:

It's sad how their kids have to pay the price... Sad

Sad to me and you but for the parents shukar hai zameen paise daulat apne paas hai bas aur kaam NHS sanbal legi ab hum un ka BERA GHARQ karein ge

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Submitted by You on 20 April, 2012 - 22:06

ive updated the title to clarify the linked article for those that skim read it.

It is not talking about Pakistan but the UK.

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Submitted by lollywood on 20 April, 2012 - 22:28

You wrote:

It is not talking about Pakistan but the UK.

Objectives still remain the same

You didn't answer my Q

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Submitted by You on 20 April, 2012 - 22:34

I'm not married.

How else do you think I get to spend so much time on here?

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Submitted by _Me_ on 20 April, 2012 - 22:39

You wrote:
I'm not married.

How else do you think I get to spend so much time on here?

It could be to get away from the wife

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Submitted by lollywood on 20 April, 2012 - 22:46

You wrote:
I'm not married.

Ok, let’s twist the question, would you marry your cousin sister if your parents insisted?

You wrote:

How else do you think I get to spend so much time on here?

So when you start spending less time on here do we start to assume you’re married?

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Submitted by You on 20 April, 2012 - 22:48

You dont need to assume anything and none of this matters.

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Submitted by lollywood on 20 April, 2012 - 22:50

You wrote:
You dont need to assume anything and none of this matters.

Ok, but would u marry your cousin if yes why, if no why

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Submitted by You on 20 April, 2012 - 23:22

You're too focussed on gossip.

The facts that matter that is is allowed in Islamic law and in UK law.

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by lollywood on 21 April, 2012 - 18:06

You wrote:
You're too focussed on gossip.

The facts that matter that is is allowed in Islamic law and in UK law.

And your trying to wiggle out of the original question

lollywood wrote:

Would you marry your cousin sister if your parents insisted? if yes why, if no why
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Submitted by _Me_ on 21 April, 2012 - 18:13

lollywood wrote:
You wrote:
You're too focussed on gossip.

The facts that matter that is is allowed in Islamic law and in UK law.

And your trying to wiggle out of the original question

lollywood wrote:

Would you marry your cousin sister if your parents insisted? if yes why, if no why

You can't force someone to answer YOUR question, what you trying to prove anyway?!

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Submitted by Hummus on 21 April, 2012 - 18:13

Loool.. Lollywood is very insisting Wink

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Submitted by lollywood on 21 April, 2012 - 18:22

_Me_ wrote:
You can't force someone to answer YOUR question,

I'm not forcing I'm only asking

_Me_ wrote:

What you trying to prove anyway?!

Wait and see init
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Submitted by Hummus on 21 April, 2012 - 18:23

lollywood wrote:

Wait and see init

You like the attention, don't you?

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Submitted by _Me_ on 21 April, 2012 - 18:24

I doubt anything's gonna happen INNIT

and yes you are forcing you muppet

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Submitted by lollywood on 21 April, 2012 - 18:29

_Me_ wrote:

and yes you are forcing you muppet

I want to know what he would do

What would you do?

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Submitted by _Me_ on 21 April, 2012 - 18:30

I don't know, why not ask yourself first.

I'm against cousin marriages in some way but it can also be a good thing I guess...

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Submitted by Hummus on 21 April, 2012 - 18:34

Oh, so now you've decided to question _Me_
When will your forever questioning, end!

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Submitted by _Me_ on 21 April, 2012 - 18:35

Once he's been cussed REALLY bad

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Submitted by Hummus on 21 April, 2012 - 18:35

_Me_ wrote:
Once he's been cussed REALLY bad

LMAAAAOOOOO!

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Submitted by lollywood on 21 April, 2012 - 19:16

_Me_ wrote:
Once he's been cussed REALLY bad

Why would I get cussed?
Its not like I've asked something derogatory or offensive, asking Q and answering Q is the whole point of a forum

Calm down dear!

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Submitted by _Me_ on 21 April, 2012 - 19:20

lollywood wrote:
_Me_ wrote:
Once he's been cussed REALLY bad

Why would I get cussed?
Its not like I've asked something derogatory or offensive, asking Q and answering Q is the whole point of a forum

Calm down dear!

errr.. ok? Fool

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Submitted by lollywood on 21 April, 2012 - 19:20

Hummus wrote:
Oh, so now you've decided to question _Me_
When will your forever questioning, end!

If questioning ends then so will knowledge

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Submitted by Hummus on 21 April, 2012 - 21:33

lollywood wrote:
Hummus wrote:
Oh, so now you've decided to question _Me_
When will your forever questioning, end!

If questioning ends then so will knowledge

*'Your' Forever Questioning* about Revivalers (You and _Me_'s) opinions on cousin marriages! How does that actually increase your 'spiritual' understanding/knowledge?

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Submitted by lollywood on 21 April, 2012 - 22:06

Hummus wrote:

How does that actually increase your 'spiritual' understanding/knowledge?

This particular Q has nothing to do with 'spiritual' understanding I was just curious to know

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Submitted by LookingToSee on 21 April, 2012 - 23:12

pfffffffff if you had good looking cousins, y'all wouldnt be questionin nufin!

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Submitted by LookingToSee on 21 April, 2012 - 23:14

pfffffffff if you had good looking cousins, y'all wouldnt be questionin nufin!

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Submitted by TPOS on 21 April, 2012 - 23:15

Lilly wrote:
pfffffffff if you had good looking cousins, y'all wouldnt be questionin nufin!

Lol
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