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TIL Mail order brides were a real thing
(hexbear.net)
In the unironic way. I expected it to exist in some form, but being this formalized? wow.
Anyway it's apparently still a thing https://inspirationalwomenseries.com/mail-order-bride-sites/ 
And you used to be able to get them from Ukraine! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3249478/
It's kinda weird how this was a normalized joke in TV/movies
Because this is just like, slavery right
And sexual assault, yes
I got into a spirited debate with someone who was saying that it's basically a transaction that benefits both parties
Actually, it benefits the women more because they get to move to a nice country, and her kids will be set up for success.