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Saudi reforms on women: a "revolution" or just adaptation to the pace of time!?
18-4-2018
Al Diyar newspaper published a feature by Sputnik news agency on the recent decrees by Saudi Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdel Aziz to revolutionize the lives of Saudi women, including granting them permission to drive and giving them the Isma in marriage and travel among other changes. Sputnik asked if such decisions bring about a real transformation of the conservative notions or are a mere adaptation to a changing world. To answer the question, Sputnik conducted a poll targeting men in the Kingdom to explore their reaction to the unprecedented royal orders. One young Saudi man, in his twenties, and a ministry employee, described as “historic” the decision allowing Saudi females to drive which strengthens their independence, but he voiced concern over the decision to give women the Isma in marriage and travels. Another man in his forties, who works at a company, said he did not object to women working at a mixed environment, provided they observe respect and decency. He stressed the need for women to break free from fear and traditions and to increase their self-confidence. (Al Diyar, April 17, 2018)
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