The following arose out of an interview with two cowives living in Australia.
Interviewed By Selma A. Cook
The first wife, Khadija (not her real name), has three children and the second wife, Amina (not her real name), was single with six children when she married into this situation. Khadija and Amina knew each other for a long time before the second marriage.
"I have always admired her," said Khadija.
Khadija's family roots are in South Africa, but she said, "Culturally speaking, I'm Australian."