Hi Everyone:
Saudi women now have the right to vote as well as be appointed to Shura Council but still remain unable to drive or travel abroad without male consent (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/saudi-king-women-given-vote-first-time-2015-130137846.html) .
While King Abdullah's ultraconservative country is slightly modernizing itself, it still remains backwards in allowing women to enjoy the rights that men have.
Where's the logic in being able to vote but not use a car? Would women endanger society if they drove?
Are women children that they must ask permission to travel? I'm surprised they can go to the bathroom without informing someone.
Patriarchy, religious fundamentalism, oppressive Shariah law, fear and ignorance are all factors that limit the rights and freedom of these poor women.
Ending stonings and lashes for adultery (the last time I checked it takes two to tango) and honour killings would be a huge victory.
However, equality will likely never come to pass in countries where women are viewed as having half the worth of men.
At least Saudi women can vote (they just have to wait until the 2015 nationwide local elections). Some progress is being made.
Dahlia
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