Many Sindhi couples may simply endure their relationships for the sake of their family, children, and reputation amongst society. Sindhi women who are financially dependent on their husbands are faced with a huge disadvantage. But also due to a lack of access to legal help and support.Īccording to Horizon Publishing Corporate’s Data, shows that in Pakistan 10,299 Khula cases were reported in the Sindh Province in 2017 while in 2019 it rose to 12, 243. This has risen from 1 in 1000.Ī low rate of divorce may be due to societal pressure and not wanting to drift from norms. Pakistan has one of the lowest rates of divorce in the world only 6 out of 1000 marriages end in divorce. It was an arranged marriage which does make me regret going against my parent’s wishes at the beginning. “My second marriage has worked out perfectly and I’m so happy now. “It just goes to show you never really know the person you’re marrying. We got divorced in 3 months which was pretty embarrassing. “I had a love marriage and it didn’t work out well at all. We chat with Asma Memon, aged 32, about her experience with divorce following a love marriage. Asma says: Many love marriages in Pakistan result in failure or end in divorce due to a lack of understanding and pressure from family members. The number of love marriages is rising in the country, however, for the most part, they are still looked down upon as parents may link these with divorce. Matrimonial websites and newspapers for introductions are also widely used. In some circumstances, a matchmaker may be used to form an alliance between two individuals. Sindhi marriages are faced with the expectation of lasting until the end of life.Īrranged marriages are the norm in Pakistan and anyone who tries to challenge this may be seen to have drifted from the family traditions. Traditional views in regards to marriage and the emphasis on arranged marriages still exist in Pakistan.
Older generations in Sindh tend to have a sense of entitlement over their grown-up children.ĭivorce in the Pakistani community is still considered a taboo subject. Whilst the stigma is faintly shifting, the general view of divorce is still negative specifically amongst older generations. Many couples who decide to divorce still feel a sense of shame and failure. The association is supporting 30 underprivileged students with scholarships for education.Divorce in Pakistan in general and Sindh, in particular, is rising at an increased rate than in the past. However, the stigma attached to being divorced as a Sindhi woman is still prevalent, especially in smaller towns and remote villages. From this year, the ladies wing started a new initiative of giving juices and food to patients undergoing dialysis.
SINDHI WOMEN FREE
At the P D Hinduja Sindhi Hospital for the past two years, 240 patients get free dialysis treatment. In fact, the association which was started by 15 Sindhi housewives now has more than 105 women members spread across Bengaluru. The reason to hold the exhibition in JW Marriot this year is to create more awareness for the association and also generate more funds.” You will be mistaken if you think that this is the first time the community is coming forward to do something like this. “The association had previously (2013) held the exhibition in Sindhi School, which was mainly attended by people of their community. Pooja Rajani, who is the treasurer of the association, feels location is the advantage they have to attract more people to such charity work. Some proceeds will also be spent on educational scholarships for needy students.” The exhibition will give them an opportunity to expand their clientèle at the same time all profits that the association makes will be used at P D Hinduja Sindhi Hospital to support patients in dire need of help.
These are women who mainly make items such as bags and jewellery at home and sell them to known people. Rani Belani, the president of the association, and has her own business of handmade accessories and bags, said, “We are trying to get two gains out of a single event. The association, which was started around 50 years back, has also invited 47 small-scale women entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their events. I am sure Bengalureans will love to indulge in food generally not available outside.”įood will not be the only attraction on Monday.
One dish everyone should look forward to is Shahi Sindhi Varo, an authentic Sindhi dessert filled with dry fruits. Sangeetha Jumani, ex-treasurer and in-charge of Deepanjali, said, “We want to make sure Bengaluru gets a taste of Sindhi culture. Making sure they make their culture and cuisine reach Bengalureans, the members themselves will be setting up a stall ‘The Mother’s Kitchen’ where each of them will prepare and sell authentic Sindhi delicacies.
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