Question

In her essay, Sayeed discusses the issues she faces as a Muslim woman in America. One of the issues she addresses in arranged marriages.   She feels if she consents to her father's arranged marriage she would show

Group of answer choices

1/ That she was being a good Indian

2/ She was being a good Muslim woman

3/ She would prove she has a sense of duty

4/ Her willingness to sacrifice for her culture, religion, and family

5/ All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: Option 5, All of the Above

Sayeed feels that if she consents to her father's arranged marriage decision for her, she would be seen as showing reverence for (orthodox) Islamic wedding customs as well as to the culture to which she originally belonged; affirming her sense of duty. Such a dilemma of choice can occur when two (or more) different cultures and religious beliefs intermingle.