[jaxie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Perhaps some truth in that, but as is frequently pointed out, the gender inequality issues are largely cultural rather than religious, and more relevant to country of origin than religious leanings. Therefore, saying "an Asian gang" is sufficient, and there is no need to emphasise (possibly even assume?) "Muslim Asian". It feels, to me, like kicking the hornet's nest purely for the sake of it, or "point scoring". As always, counter-productive and distracting from the issue at hand and for... what? The "right" to make some sort of petty point.

"Aha those Muslims again!", absolutely no different to the "white people cant be racist" rhetoric. It's "outrage and incredulity" and the expense of real progress.

Most of the culture is dictated by the religion. I don't see where colour comes into it, again you are confusing religion with race which you always do in any discussion where this particular faith is mentioned. Of course non muslims can be abusive. However we are talking about this case and there have been a number of these large rings now involving Asian men. It is not racist to say that some of the problem may be about unhealthy attitudes to women based on belief.