Afghanistan, Oct. 20 -- An Egyptian woman's controversial suggestion that a husband's second marriage could help ease household responsibilities has sparked debate over polygamy, marital expectations and the unequal distribution of domestic work.
In remarks reported by Egyptian media, the woman encouraged wives to consider a different perspective on their husbands marrying again, arguing that a second wife could share some everyday responsibilities and provide support when the first wife becomes exhausted.
"Why should you alone put up with your husband's annoying behaviour? Let him marry another woman so she can help you with household tasks and take on some of your responsibilities when you are tired," she said, according to the account....