Faith and Values Shape Druze Marriage Ties
A Beirut area Druze woman recalls choosing a spouse within her sect to preserve faith. The Druze, about 1.5 million strong mainly in Lebanon and Syria, face diaspora shifts and pressure against intermarriage as converts are not accepted. Researchers warn that marrying outside the faith threatens future heritage and triggers social ostracism.
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