Well said. We both are "westoxified". And no shame in that one bit. Look at the success it garners. Although my family is not Parsi but I can relate to what you said. I have absolute respect for Parsis. If Pakistan had one million of "westoxified Parsi" it would be powerhouse by now.
He was bisexual. And the reason for the dwindling Parsi population is marriage outside their religion, fewer kids and late marriages. Although that is changing as they do get a lot of support from the community to have more kids.
I know. It;s a Persian concept that took root before the revolution in 1979. They got rid of the "westoxified" in Iran and even since have been enjoying "mullahoxfied". And look where they are now.
Really nice.
No, it is fairly common. But a Parsi woman marrying outside the faith is excommunicated while a male is not. Parsis also have their own civil code. In fact, it is the only community which still is accorded the jury system in India for disputes. Let's just say it is all pretty complicated
Technically it also was their ancestral homeReally nice.
Proximity wise(to their homeland) perhaps Parsis in Pakistan feel more at home than those in India.
The most famous Parsis from Pakistan are actually from a mixed background their father is Parsi and their mother is christianNo, it is fairly common. But a Parsi woman marrying outside the faith is excommunicated while a male is not. Parsis also have their own civil code. In fact, it is the only community which still is accorded the jury system in India for disputes. Let's just say it is all pretty complicated
