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Often women and young girls are coerced by their families into entering marriages on the basis of an expected norm, "silence as consent." Do you think "silence as consent" is a valid form of approval for marriage?

This poll ended on January 27, 2013.

Results

All Responses: 326

  • Yes 34 votes
    10%
  • No 257 votes
    79%
  • Not Sure 35 votes
    11%
Total Votes: 326

Answers by Muslim Women: 177

Please note, gender and religious affiliation is self-reported

  • Yes 21 votes
    12%
  • No 132 votes
    75%
  • Not Sure 24 votes
    14%
Total Votes by Muslim Woman: 177
Comments

The organization Homosexual Muslims (HM2F) plans to open a Mosque for gays and women in Paris, France. Do you think Mosques that cater to certain groups (and in a sense isolate them from the larger community) are effective in raising awareness of issues related to gender and homosexuality?

This poll ended on December 20, 2012.

Results

All Responses: 192

  • Yes 71 votes
    37%
  • No 85 votes
    44%
  • Unsure 36 votes
    19%
Total Votes: 192

Answers by Muslim Women: 111

Please note, gender and religious affiliation is self-reported

  • Yes 41 votes
    37%
  • No 51 votes
    46%
  • Unsure 19 votes
    17%
Total Votes by Muslim Woman: 111
Comments

Malala Yousufzai was severely injured by the Taliban in result of advocating for women’s rights in Swat, Pakistan. In 2009, Malala, at the age of 11, blogged against the Taliban for banning schools in Swat. Since that time, she has gained support and recognition around the world. Malala became an activist and found her voice through the encouragement of her father, an activist himself. How important is it for young girls, like Malala, to have a supporting male role model in life?

This poll ended on November 30, 2012.

Results

All Responses: 329

  • Very Important 224 votes
    68%
  • Important 67 votes
    20%
  • Unimportant 38 votes
    12%
Total Votes: 329

Answers by Muslim Women: 174

Please note, gender and religious affiliation is self-reported

  • Very Important 127 votes
    73%
  • Important 31 votes
    18%
  • Unimportant 16 votes
    9%
Total Votes by Muslim Woman: 174
Comments