mackem 29,521 Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 4 minutes ago, Goly said: Perhaps so, yes, but it looks as though they are falling sharply, evidence of them becoming more civilised, more westernised? Pakistan as a country is certainly not westernised nor civilised.I just read first cousin marriages amongst Pakistanis in the UK is 55%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 3,022 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Goly said: Perhaps so, yes, but it looks as though they are falling sharply, evidence of them becoming more civilised, more westernised? I wouldn’t hold my breath Edited February 16 by greg64 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 1,823 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 3 minutes ago, mackem said: Pakistan as a country is certainly not westernised nor civilised.I just read first cousin marriages amongst Pakistanis in the UK is 55%. I'm not talking about Pakistan, I'm talking about the Pakistani community in the UK. I've read that first cousin marriages over here have dropped massively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 1,823 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 4 minutes ago, greg64 said: I wouldn’t hold my breath There was a time over here when it was commonplace, in fact the Royal Family made a dynasty through inbreeding. Surely the sharp fall of first cousin marriages in the Paki community is a positive sign? It would be wise to criminalize first cousin marriages, that would be another positive step. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 29,521 Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, Goly said: I'm not talking about Pakistan, I'm talking about the Pakistani community in the UK. I've read that first cousin marriages over here have dropped massively. It's 55% first cousin marriages currently for Pakistanis here.Pakistani community here in the UK have a Pakistani mindset I find,a large percentage do anyway,just my findings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 1,823 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 6 minutes ago, mackem said: It's 55% first cousin marriages currently for Pakistanis here.Pakistani community here in the UK have a Pakistani mindset I find,a large percentage do anyway,just my findings. Attitudes and cultures can change as is evident throughout our history. Outlawing first cousin marriages would make a strong statement and would be a healthy dose of cultural enlightenment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 29,521 Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 1 minute ago, Goly said: Attitudes and cultures can change as is evident throughout our history. Truthfully I can't see pakistans culture changing in our lifetimes,if you ever get the chance visit,it's an eye opener. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 13,131 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 10 minutes ago, Goly said: There was a time over here when it was commonplace, in fact the Royal Family made a dynasty through inbreeding. Surely the sharp fall of first cousin marriages in the Paki community is a positive sign? It would be wise to criminalize first cousin marriages, that would be another positive step. Now then pewit , you seem to know more than is healthy on the subject of of inbreeding, say know more you bible thumping rubber doll bashing clatfart 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,886 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 A stronger statement, would be to f**k the lot of em back to their mother land ,and as the planes on route kick the "travellers" out over Romania, no need to land , 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 1,823 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 3 minutes ago, iworkwhippets said: Now then pewit , you seem to know more than is healthy on the subject of of inbreeding, say know more you bible thumping rubber doll bashing clatfart You'll be fine, your spunk filled dolls aren't receptive thank god. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,886 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 1 minute ago, Goly said: You'll be fine, your spunk filled dolls aren't receptive thank god. Dust ! Not spunk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 1,823 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 6 minutes ago, mackem said: Truthfully I can't see pakistans culture changing in our lifetimes,if you ever get the chance visit,it's an eye opener. I'm talking about the community in the UK, the fact that cousin marriages are on the decline is a good sign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 29,521 Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 1 minute ago, Goly said: I'm talking about the community in the UK, the fact that cousin marriages are on the decline is a good sign. I was also talking about Pakistani community in the UK,it’s a tight community.What were the stats before first cousin marriage dropped to 55%?What was the percentage before the onset of the decline? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 29,521 Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 I pass through Pakistani/Indian/afghani areas several times a week,I was in southall high street last week and the amount of immigration lawyers in a small area is insightful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 29,521 Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 9 minutes ago, Goly said: I'm talking about the community in the UK, the fact that cousin marriages are on the decline is a good sign. Just checked,it was 67.9% a few years ago,attributed to more girls here getting educations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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