Saudi Women Seek New Place in Society ; Pursuit of Rights Tempered by Islamic Beliefs
The Washington Times › April 21, 2004
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Discussing the role and rights of women in this highly conservative kingdom is a touchy subject, whether one is speaking to a man or a woman.
Although it is a country where women are a majority of the population and account for more university degrees than men, they have few of the rights that those in the West take for granted.See the full content of this document
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Saudi Women Seek New Place in Society ; Pursuit of Rights Tempered by Islamic Beliefs
Women are forbidden to study some subjects - law and engineering, for example, are closed to them. They cannot vote, travel without the explicit approval of the husband or a male guardian, drive, or work in most government offices. Even when hired to work in a private office, they usually...
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