Documentary Explores Marriages of Convenience in the Muslim World, Including Gays/Lesbians

A segment of this documentary examines MOCs between a Muslim lesbian couple and an MOC they planned. http://queeristan.blogspot.com/2009/01/mock-marriages.html Across the globe and especially in America, hundreds of other gay Muslims have started to pursue marriages of convenience- or MOC as they are known- in which gay Muslims seek out lesbian Muslims, and vice versa, for appearances sake. The ability to get their family's back off and lead their lifestyle, even if it is one of secrecy, to most "it's a great option, " Many count the numerous benefits -"I get married to a lesbian, we sleep in different rooms and remain friends. Meanwhile I can have a boyfriend," says one Muslim gay man. Full Story from After Ellen

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