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Shifting Sands Report
February 2, 2014

Genesis Rodriguez
Patrick Tully
Toriano Whyte
Karina Patino

Shifting Sands of Saudi Society Report

Background:

In Saudi Arabia, strict religion has always been enforced. It is a country where there are expected roles based on your gender and outside foreigners aren’t easily trusted. Although, women don’t have the best of luck when it comes to being born a female in the Saudi Arabian Kingdom. Men are normally the ones to work while women are considered to stay home. Women aren’t even allowed to get a driver’s license and can’t do much without the consent of a male family member. These are just some of the various things woman are prohibited from doing and in these recent years, laws have changed. These laws have brought about more opportunities for women and have legalized their rights to go to school and work. Although, it is only acceptable if they are allowed to use these rights by male guardians. Therefore, this questions many pros and cons towards women when it comes to Saudi Arabia’s religious and restrictive society.

Issue:

Should Saudi Arabia keep their restriction towards woman when it comes to employment and education based on religious beliefs?

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