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The Women of the Arabs

CHAPTER III
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It may be bitter disappointment.

It is generally past midnight when the party breaks up and the family retires.
A plurality of wives is absolutely forbidden.

If a Druze wishes to divorce his wife, he has merely to say, "You had better go back to your father," or she, the woman, wishes to leave her husband, she says, "I wish to go back to my father," and if her husband says, "Very well, go," the divorce in either case holds good, and the separation is irrevocable.

Both parties are free to re-marry.

Childlessness is a common cause of divorce.
The birth of a son is the occasion of great rejoicing and presents to the family.


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