> In Ouadane, her optimism is not misplaced. Hajah’s prospects improve with every divorce. “According to our traditions, if a woman is married many times then she is celebrated and beautiful,” says Haiba Mohamed Anna, a local tour guide. Each marriage, he explains, is evidence that she has been chosen before, adding to her allure.

can someone comment/anecdote on how this cultural programming works? this is incomprehensible for a typical western mind.