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Hathloul Twitter Page - 0 views

twitter.com/loujainhathloul

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    This is the link to Loujain Hathloul's twitter page. Hathloul is one of the women that was arrested for driving and held for two months in prison. She posts about a large array of topics but she is a female rights activist through social media in Saudi Arabia.
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Using technology to empower women in Saudi Arabia - 0 views

www.marketplace.org/...ogy-empower-women-saudi-arabia

using technology saudi arabia marketplace

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    Princess Reema talks about her efforts to train women to join the workforce. She was recently interviewed on her thoughts of social media. She feels it is a strong driving force. What people say is heard immediately. It is making a very positive impact. She wants to teach women skills they need for work such as personal communication and what HR is.
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Saudi Arabia plans new city for women workers only - 0 views

www.theguardian.com/...audi-arabia-city-women-workers

saudi arabia plans city workers

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    This article was extremely interesting. It discussed the potential for an all women city in Saudi Arabia. The city would be an area for single women to work to and learn new skills allowing them some independence. The idea of an all women city is baffling to me, it seems the country is moving even further back in time with gender advances.
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Saudi women driving activists released from prison - 0 views

www.aljazeera.com/...ed-prison-150213075642894.html

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    The two women I just posted about were released from prison. They were held in prison for 2 months. The charges were unclear but some believe they were linked to the women's social media accounts in regards to being female rights activists.
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Activists Call for Release of Women Drivers - 0 views

www.nytimes.com/...omen-detained-for-driving.html

driving women activists release 'social media'

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    This is an article from the New York Times regarding a call from activists and social media to release two women that were arrested for driving. Both women held valid driers licenses but because they are women driving without a guardian they were arrested.
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Women's Health Rights in Saudi Arabia - 0 views

english.alarabiya.net/...229955.html

consent guardian women health rights care

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    This article discusses women's health rights and their misconceptions. According to this article it is a misconception that women have to obtain permission from their legal guardian to receive medical treatment. Women have the right to health care but are unaware of this right. Many doctors are also unaware of this right or fear the possible repercussions from the guardian if they perform a procedure without consent.
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Gender Inequity in Saudi Arabia and its role in public health - 0 views

applications.emro.who.int/...16_1_2010_0113_0118.pdf

gender inequity public health medical education exercise

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    The gender inequity in Saudi Arabia leads to many issues regarding health and education. More women than men are illiterate due to the young ages that women can be married and forced to turn into stay at home moms. There are also limitations on women exercising in school and public places increasing the rate of obesity for women. Additionally, there are issues involving access to healthcare. Women frequently need permission from their guardians to receive medical care.
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Saudi Arabia's dress code for women and Michelle Obama - 0 views

www.economist.com/...economist-explains-20

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    Michelle Obama visited Saudi Arabia in loose fitting clothing but without a burka or head scarf or any traditional conservative clothing options. This sparked a debate as to how strict the laws actually are for dress and if women can still express themselves. There are laws dictating a certain level of conservative clothing requiring burkas be worn by women unless they are at home. However, there are many cuts, styles, and colors in burkas as well the ability to accessorize with any shoes, purse, sunglasses, and jewelry.
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A Saudi Story of Marriage and Divorce - 0 views

www.emirates247.com/...oned-at-30-2011-02-27-1.361098

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    This link tells the story of a woman named Salma. Salma was sold at the age of 13 to an elderly man. She was then abused for 17 years and then divorced, the ex husband taking the children. This is one example of gender inequality and lack of a decent legal system and protective laws. I am not saying that all marriages are bad but stores such as this are horrendous and actions should be taken to prevent it from happening in the future.
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Female News Anchor - 0 views

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    The following link is a link to a twitter post by @Saudiwoman. The link shows an image of a female news anchor in Saudi Arabia. The poster states "I've never seen a woman news anchor (and without a headscarf!) on the Saudi National TV channel before!"
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Saudi Arabia: Filipino Maid Disfigured with Boiling Water - 0 views

www.ibtimes.co.uk/t-bringing-coffee-time-1449319

saudi arabia filipino maid water coffee time abuse worker

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    When we think of domestic abuse or abuse in general we often think at home situations involving a man and woman. In Saudi Arabia, and surely other parts of the world, maids are frequently subjected to abuse. This article is one example of a maid that was severely abused for the simple act of bringing coffee too late. Foreign workers in Saudi Arabia are often abused by their employers.
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Meet Arwa Al-Hujaili: Saudi Arabia's first female lawyer - 0 views

www.cnn.com/...udi-arabia-first-female-lawyer

saudi arabia female lawyer first

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    Arwa Al-Hujaili has become Saudi Arabia's first female lawyer. Many Saudi women pursue further education but employment options for them are greatly restricted. Area Al- Hujaili is making a big step for women in Saudi Arabia by gaining a job in an area never seen by women.
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Domestic violence growing in Saudi Arabia - 0 views

www.violenceisnotourculture.org/...-violence-growing-saudi-arabia

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    Domestic violence is high in Saudi Arabia. Many cases go unreported for many reasons such as fear of the attacker and lack of punishment. If not much will be done to stop the attack then why report it. Abuse by guardians has become part of a societal norm as well making it difficult for the abused to come forward.
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Saudi Arabia passes law on domestic violence - 0 views

www.cnn.com/...saudi-arabia-domestic-violence

saudi arabia passes law domestic violence guardian abuse

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    Human rights campaigners welcomed a landmark decision in Saudi Arabia to ban domestic violence. However, they urge caution. The law is a big step but there are many issues not being take into consideration. For example, the issues of rape within marriage. Further, how are women in particular supposed to report when they are abused if they have to go through their guardian for their every actions.
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Divorce in Saudi Arabia - 0 views

saudiwoman.me/...divorce-in-saudi-arabia

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    Divorce in Saudi Arabia differs for men and women. Men can easily obtain a divorce while women struggle to divorce their husbands. Even in cases of abuse courts tend to side with the man feeling that the wife likely provoked the actions.
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Increased Number of Forced Marriage in Saudi Arabia - 0 views

english.alarabiya.net/...forced-to-marry-relatives.html

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    This article discusses an increase in the number of forced marriages in Saudi Arabia. Tahjeer, a term used to describe a "marriage" in which the wife is unaware of doesn't consent to until it is over, is discussed.
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Rania al-Baz Interview Shortly After the Beating - 0 views

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interview beating Rania al-Baz

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    This link is to a YouTube video of an interview with Rania al-Baz. Rana al-Baz was a female news caster that was beaten almost to death by her husband. She went public with her story and posted images of her badly beaten face. She doesn't recall the beating, but she does remember being strangled prior to.
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Saudi women: Pampered or oppressed - 0 views

www.cnn.com/...saudi-women-disagree-rights

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    This article also discusses the two sides of the issue, those for equality and those against it. At the end of the article, there is an interesting perspective I have not seen yet. The perspective of a man. He claims that men are slaves to women every day. When it is worded like that it seems to some men the issue of inequality is not just an issue for women but also for men.
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Saudi Arabian Women Speak: 8 Private College Students Give Their Views - 0 views

news.bbc.co.uk/...4397615.stm

life school private university change eight perspectives

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    In this article, by BBC, eight young Saudi women speak out on their lives and hopes for the future. These women attend a private college in Saudi Arabia. Their perspectives all range from extremely hopeful to do what men can to just being happy to be a good mother and wife.
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Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia: A General Perspective - 0 views

www.mtholyoke.edu/...Womens%20Views.html

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    This article discusses the way women feel about the laws that pertain to them in Saudi Arabia. Looking at the oppressive laws on women in Saudi Arabia, an outsider would think that all women would hope for a change and for equality. However, there are many women that feel that the laws allow them to live a life of privilege without having to worry about driving or working. I never even considered this perspective.
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