“They’ll tell you ‘it’s only a small cut’ to ‘clean’ the area. Who are you kidding?!”

Mideastposts-blogger Dhofari Gucci in her own words has her blood boiling over a cause that is currently widely discussed in the Omani blogosphere – circumcision of girls – often executed by women – and according to the writer highly practised in Oman. Her appeal is first and foremost directed at the authorities – the Ministry of Health – to take real action against what should be perceived a crime and a violation of human rights.

Read the full commentary and comments at mideastposts.com

“In many cases men take on a second or third wife to show off their wealth or to produce more sons who will carry on the family name. (…) A large number of polygamists marry women half their age to help the men feel 'young' again. That seems to be the most common reason. (…)Most polygamists take on a second wife after they hit 40 or 50 and realise they're not getting any younger.” ¨

These are extracts from a personal account from Susan Mubarak, frequent contributor to the Omani Muscatdaily.com about her personal experiences from inside a polygamist family.

“The big question is, does polygamy really work? In my opinion the answer is a big no,” she continues. 

Read why and much more in the full essay at muscatdaily.com