Subscribe to AdMe: http://goo.gl/DgUonf ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What does it mean to be a woman in Saudi Arabia? She is prohibited from doing everything from choosing a husband and using public transportation to many other things that seem completely normal to us. According to the 2017 Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum, Saudi Arabia ranks 138th out of 144 countries and is considered one of the countries with the most difficult living conditions for women. Women are prohibited from moving freely. 1:34 In September 2017, the King of Saudi Arabia announced that from June 2018, women would be allowed to drive, but with one condition - they must first receive permission from their guardian. In Saudi Arabia, a woman can only travel by train in a separate carriage at the end of the train, and only in Riyadh. As for buses, most of them refuse to take female passengers. In some regions, a woman who rides a taxi without an escort is even considered immoral. They must wear completely covered clothing. 2:38 In society, a woman must completely cover her entire body except for her face, hands, and feet. A black abaya (a long dress with sleeves) and a hijab (a head covering) are the only clothes that are allowed to be worn on the street. The outfit must be made of thick fabric so that the female figure is not visible underneath. They have a very limited choice of professions. 4:06 A Saudi woman can become a doctor, a nurse, or work in the field of education. Female politicians or lawyers are very rare. It is much more difficult for local girls to build a career than for men, since they are paid less and do not receive social benefits, such as health insurance. Women never open the door. 5:55 Most houses in Saudi Arabia have two entrances: one for men and one for women. Women can spend time with their friends, but only on their half of the house. Male guests can only enter the other half, where women are not allowed. If a wife needs to tell her husband something, she can call him on the phone. There is no gender equality in Saudi Arabia. 7:23 A woman's word in Saudi Arabia is half as valuable as a man's. If she wants to file a lawsuit, she must have 6 male witnesses. A child cannot become a citizen of Saudi Arabia if his father is a foreigner. When inheriting, a man receives twice as much as a woman. And in rural areas, women are excluded from wills altogether. Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... Timestamps: They can't go anywhere without a man accompanying them 0:41 Until recently, they were banned from driving 1:34 They are banned from using public transport 2:07 Women must be fully clothed 2:38 Higher education is not prohibited, but it is not necessary 3:32 Only a few of them work, but this is changing 4:06 Saudi women marry for love? 4:58 They never open the door 5:55 Boys go to the right, girls go to the left 6:17 There is no gender equality 7:23 Sports are only for boys 7:53 Bonus: What happens if a woman breaks the rules? 8:24 Summary: Women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to go anywhere without their husband or a male relative. Such an escort is called a mahram. Since June 2018, women are allowed to drive. However, they must get permission from their guardian. In Saudi Arabia, women can only travel by train in a separate carriage at the end of the train, and only in Riyadh. In public, women in Saudi Arabia must cover their entire bodies except for their faces, hands, and feet. Women have the right to higher education, but there are restrictions. In 2011, only 12% of women worked in the private sector, today this number has increased to 30%. Forced marriages are officially prohibited, but a contract is always signed between the future husband and the father of the bride. Most houses in Saudi Arabia have two entrances: one for men and one for women. Society is divided into male and female halves not only at home, but also in public places, such as the beach, public transport, and especially in restaurants, where women have to lift their niqabs to eat. A woman's word in Saudi Arabia is half as valuable as a man's word. Saudi women were banned from representing their country at the Olympics until 2012. But it is still not easy for women to become professional athletes. The religious police can punish a woman simply for talking to a strange man or if her clothes are made of thin fabric. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-Minute Crafts on Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More cool articles and videos on http://adme.ru/