Economy 52,861 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0TW08G20151213 17 Saudi Women were elected into politics for munincipal elections This is the first time women were allowed to both run or vote in any kind of politics after the rules were changed On a Saudi women related note, the Kingdom is also discussing the possibility of lifting the ban on women being able to drive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honza 2,194 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Read about this earlier today, definitely a step into a good direction for them Come along with me and the butterflies and bees Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabexuela 1,184 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 A historical moment that's for sure. I hope to see more good news for these women who have been held captive from their freedoms. Bravo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm 879 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bette Davis 12,742 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Although there is a lot more that needs to change, this is a great start Cold as ice cream, but still as sweet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Probaly men in burqas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lego 44,165 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 15 minutes ago, Simon said: Probaly men in burqas. Wow...really Simon? FreePalestine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 8 minutes ago, SubRosa said: Wow...really Simon? I don't really see any progress in this country and I personally think that all this is just a promotional gag. Those elections mean nothing in the end. This country is one of the biggest messes in the world when you are not a straight muslim cis men. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla 7,595 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 A step in the right direction! This is very exciting news and I'm so happy to hear it. There is still much work to be done, but I'm happy to celebrate this victory for women. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lego 44,165 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Just now, Simon said: I don't really see any progress in this country and I personally think that all this is just a promotional gag. Those elections mean nothing in the end. This country is one of the biggest messes in the world when you are not a straight muslim cis men. Regardless, you don't have to **** on these women and their efforts by calling them men in burqas, it's really rude and disrespectful. FreePalestine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 6 minutes ago, SubRosa said: Regardless, you don't have to **** on these women and their efforts by calling them men in burqas, it's really rude and disrespectful. I don't mean the woman. I feel pity for the woman because now the world will applaud to Saudi Arabia, when the truth is that woman still get oppressed there. Nothing will change. This is nothing to applaud for. That's sad that not even all woman are allowed to vote. About 130,000 women registered to vote, officials said. That figure still falls well short of male voter registration, which stands at 1.35 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lego 44,165 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 1 minute ago, Simon said: I don't mean the woman. I feel pity for the woman because now the world will applaud to Saudi Arabia, when the truth is that woman still get oppressed there. Nothing will change. This is nothing to applaud for. That's sad that not even all woman are allowed to vote. About 130,000 women registered to vote, officials said. That figure still falls well short of male voter registration, which stands at 1.35 million. First females elected... your comment: "probably men in burqas" What does that mean and how is it not mocking these women? FreePalestine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Just now, SubRosa said: First females elected... your comment: "probably men in burqas" What does that mean and how is it not mocking these women? It was an hyperbole and metaphors in once with the attend of meaning that woman still won't have any major rights sadly. It's just promotional gag. (The same that you would argue as Pinkwashing in Israel) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoFameMonster 1,592 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 well maybe now the Gulf countries, especially saudi arabia can start doing more on the refugee crisis. Hopefully these women actually get heard and not just a figure head for Saudi Arabia to look good to the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,861 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 50 minutes ago, Simon said: I don't mean the woman. I feel pity for the woman because now the world will applaud to Saudi Arabia, when the truth is that woman still get oppressed there. Nothing will change. This is nothing to applaud for. That's sad that not even all woman are allowed to vote. About 130,000 women registered to vote, officials said. That figure still falls well short of male voter registration, which stands at 1.35 million. Progress has small starts no one said its a good place for women or that it isnt messed up were acknowledging a step in the right direction. Why is that bad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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