Weekly Discussion #4: Wife Today

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The Merriam-Webster online dictionary explains ‘wife’ as being a female partner in a marriage and yet over time, women have been given many kinds of treatment from virtually ‘slaves’ to being lovingly held in high esteem and there are those who even rule with an iron fist.

Recently, in our own homeland, the controversial Obedient Wives Club (OWC) put Malaysia in the global spotlight with this message: Obey, serve and entertain your husband – to reduce social ills committed by husbands. OWC will even provide tips on ways to keep their husbands contented.

Both men and women have spoken against this message and yet there are some who privately welcome it.

Should women be submissive? What do you think? Join in the discussion below!

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