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Apologies for the long article, but I think it's best for everyone to read it in full so they are aware of the problem and know what to look for in their children (the article provides a handy list of signs of lesbianism towards the end of the story).

I hope Dubai takes the necessary steps to prevent this from spreading in their schools - perhaps segregating the 'butch' female students from the rest of the female population would be a good start?

I am by no means an expert, but perhaps consulting the local imams for guidance with dealing with homos.e.xuality amongst the female student population could also be beneficial.

As an aside, I have also read of techniques in S. Africa that have been used to cure lesbianism, but I haven't read of their results. I suspect operations or time spent in correctional facilities may also work wonders.






Sharjah: A shocking trend is sweeping across educational institutions in the UAE. It’s called same-sex relationships and it’s worrying officials and parents no end.
A number of students, school employees and others confided in XPRESS that inappropriate intimacy among girls is on the rise on campuses.

“They sit intimately close and touch each other inappropriately,” said Umm Rawan, an employee at the Sharjah University for Women (UOS).

The Emirati woman also had to deal with the demon on a personal level recently – first when her 16-year-old daughter fell for an Indian girl and then when her teenage son started receiving overtures from homosexual male students. Umm Rawan lodged a complaint with the school administration. “I am a divorcee and couldn’t handle these things on my own. I feared my kids would become homosexual so I gave them in the custody of their father,” she recalls.

But Umm Rawan’s startling revelation pales in comparison to the scandalous disclosure made by a girl on Abu Dhabi TV’s Step programme some time back.
Badriya, who prefers to be addressed as Bandar (a male name), shocked television audiences across the nation when she openly spoke of her relationship with another girl, Maha, and expressed the desire to marry her and have children with her through artificial fertilisation. “I love my girlfriend and I want to have children with her,” she said on national TV, adding that she would work to support her family.

Prohibited by law

Homosexuality is prohibited in the UAE and violators face stiff punishment.

Authorities are trying to curb deviant behaviour to better reflect the traditional conservative laws of the UAE. Last year the Ministry of Social Affairs launched an awareness campaign called Excuse me, I am a Girl, directed against what was described as ‘the ‘fourth gender’.

Meant to tackle lesbianism-related issues, the campaign included a series of workshops, TV programmes and lectures at universities and schools and was run by the Sharjah Social Care Centre for Women, an affiliate of the ministry. Samira Al Shair, Security Affairs Officer, Ajman Police, who implemented the campaign at Ajman Educational Zone said lesbianism accounted for 40 per cent of the 70-80 per cent of juvenile delinquency cases reported at Ajman schools.

“I dealt with many cases, almost all of which had one thing in common – the absence of a father,” recalled Samira.

Shocking estimates

Ameenah Ahmad, a UOS student who stays at the university dormitory, said that she estimates that up to one-third of the residents are lesbians. “We were ordered to dress properly even inside the dormitory. Sleeveless dresses and shorts have been banned lately,” she said.

Bakheeta Al Khatri, Manager, women’s dormitory at UOS, which has 8,000 female students including 1,600 in the hostel, denied knowledge of deviant activity, but didn’t entirely rule out the possibility. “If there are such cases, I doubt if the girls involved will talk about it,” she said. But some girls are talking.

Nana Rami, 19, an American University pupil, claims she was approached by a girl during a visit to Sharjah University. “She started flattering my body and sought to seek a relationship, but I turned her down,” said Nana.

Hana Al’adi, a student at UOS also had a similar experience. “Now I exercise caution while interacting with them,” she said.

Dr Alia Ebrahim, a family and educational issues consultant based in Sharjah and Ajman, said there were several factors responsible for the upswing in same-sex relationships.

“Some theories suggest that gender identity disorder, often overlooked by parents and sometimes promoted by discriminating between genders within the family, is a key factor, “ she said.

Other possible contributing factors, she said, could include being the only girl among male siblings, absence of a father figure and sexual assault.

According to Dr Alia, worried mothers have reported many cases of delinquent behaviour at the Umm Al Mo’mineen Society, Family Bonds Consultation Centre in Ajman, which deals with the issue, adding that lack of comprehensive research makes it difficult for experts to estimate exact numbers.

What’s the solution?

The solution, according to Dr Alia, includes gathering accurate statistics and assigning specialised committees to tackle the problem and setting in motion a mechanism to educate students and create awareness.

She also emphasised the importance of revising the curricula and supervising internet use and other technological tools.

In a TV interview, Saudi Arabia-based consultant psychiatrist Dr Tarek Habib admitted that same-sex relationships existed in universities and schools in GCC countries, but insisted that the numbers were fewer compared to educational institutions in other parts of the world. Habib said there are essentially two types of homosexual females; one who feels womanly but is sexually attracted towards girls, and the other who feels manly and trapped within a woman’s body.

He contended that some girls need a specialist therapist and that the issue falls under the purview of medical science and therefore does not need interference from religious scholars.

Scholar speaks

Dubai-based Islamic scholar Shaikh Ahmad Al Qubaisi, speaking on the issue of lesbianism noted that while it is forbidden (haram), there is no specific punishment as per Sharia law. He said Islam considers a woman's status in society to be important and by publicising such cases, the entire family of the woman feels a sense of shame. He advised that such girls be treated discreetly.

Did you know?

According to Samira Al Shair, Ajman police, student delinquency at schools in Ajman stood at a steep 70-80 per cent, with lesbianism accounting for 40 per cent of this percentage.

Characteristics:

* The Boya: The first type is the girl who turns to sexual delinquency and plays the boy's role.
* The Tomboy: The second type is a girl who is not sexually delinquent.
* The Weaker girl: The third type is the weaker, beautiful girl who gets lured by the first type.


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As a White Westener I have always thought all middle eastern/third world are a bit queer

Segregation will lead to this and you see it all around the world.

when i was in qatar a female expat complained about aggressive lesbaians and being propositioned on the doha corniche, her boyfriend was also propositoned by a guy lol.

Roadster - it has to be said, the 'English disease' (as it is called is prevalent) in the male only schools of my homeland, so your observation has some merit.

Now for butch arab ladies... it would be an interesting argument to say that less segregation will lead to less les.bianism - as that would imply it is environment not genes primarily at play. It also raises the other question about how mingling will resolve the issue - if it is via early hetero-s.exual experiences, I'm not sure that the cure is worse than the disease.

Perhaps I'm just old fashioned in thinking the best course is to wait for marriage and teaching and encouraging this line of thought and behaviour? I like to think we are in control of our desires and actions, and can control the urge to possess what we desire now rather when we can afford it. It applies to commodities as well as marriage, IMHO.

As for chev-the-chav - I'm sure many orientals find you queer as well.

Cheers,
Shafique

The solution is young (child) marriages.

A shallow answer, young lad.

Cheers,
Shafique

man what is this guy on about. What have single s e x schools got to do with bloody gays and lesbians etc etc.

Are you telling me that the famous Grammar Schools across UK are source of british batty boys??

are you telling me that across all grammer shcools in UK, young boys are at in the showers????? lol british government should do something about it hori. Oh I 4got some of the British parliament members are batty themselves and are ex-students of such grammar schools, so they dont want to stop the flow of batty people on the streets of uk because they will be stopping their flow of leisure

good old g ay england ey hori

It is a running joke in uk and has been for decades that private boys only schools are rife with homosexuality. You get the tales of lesbianism with nuns etc though with women how much of this is male fantasy lol.

Roadtester wrote:It is a running joke in uk and has been for decades that private boys only schools are rife with homosexuality. You get the tales of lesbianism with nuns etc though with women how much of this is male fantasy lol.

err its got nothing to do with single sex schools

rudeboy wrote:

Roadtester wrote:It is a running joke in uk and has been for decades that private boys only schools are rife with homosexuality. You get the tales of lesbianism with nuns etc though with women how much of this is male fantasy lol.

err its got nothing to do with single love schools

Why do you think so many young girls are turning to lesbianism, rudeboy? Is it the sight of Arab men (or perhaps the local women really do taste like chicken and there aren't any KFCs in Sharjah)?

Personally, I would blame it on the former rather than the latter if I were an Emirati too.

Well no pork so have to settled for tuna

It does make me smile that in europe you kiss the woman and shake the mans hand, in middle east you kiss the man and (sometimes) shake the womans hand

event horizon wrote:

rudeboy wrote:

Roadtester wrote:It is a running joke in uk and has been for decades that private boys only schools are rife with homosexuality. You get the tales of lesbianism with nuns etc though with women how much of this is male fantasy lol.

err its got nothing to do with single love schools

Why do you think so many young girls are turning to lesbianism, rudeboy? Is it the sight of Arab men (or perhaps the local women really do taste like chicken and there aren't any KFCs in Sharjah)?

Personally, I would blame it on the former rather than the latter if I were an Emirati too.

lol you make it sound like there is a herd of lesbian girls out there

I dont think its the sight of ARAB men. I think its the sight of us MEN and its got something to do with hormones and how they get twisted and go on the wrong path just like you horizon

and there is no PROOF that they are lesbians or gay for REAL. Who knows they might be kissing a girl just for an experiement. You know what girls are like, they like to experiment different things here and there

chevaliers-de-sion wrote:As a White Westener I have always thought all middle eastern/third world are a bit queer

As a white westerner, you should do your duty. Go back to your cave, pick up your pitchfork and run around naked shouting NIGGER NIGGER before tripping over and impaling yourself.

dee7o wrote:

chevaliers-de-sion wrote:As a White Westener I have always thought all middle eastern/third world are a bit queer

As a white westerner, you should do your duty. Go back to your cave, pick up your pitchfork and run around naked shouting NIGGER NIGGER before tripping over and impaling yourself.

dee7o wrote:

chevaliers-de-sion wrote:As a White Westener I have always thought all middle eastern/third world are a bit queer

As a white westerner, you should do your duty. Go back to your cave, pick up your pitchfork and run around naked shouting NIGGER NIGGER before tripping over and impaling yourself.

PMSL!!!

Bora Bora wrote:

dee7o wrote:

chevaliers-de-sion wrote:As a White Westener I have always thought all middle eastern/third world are a bit queer

As a white westerner, you should do your duty. Go back to your cave, pick up your pitchfork and run around naked shouting NIGGER NIGGER before tripping over and impaling yourself.

PMSL!!!

glad to oblige