by Muqlis » Tue Sep 03, 2002 6:42 pm
Dear Female Patakha - I understand your frustration about the women liberty in KSA as this is a common myth. Interestingly even women working/living in places like Aramco, which is regarded as good as little america and where there is complete freedom (within their huge compounds), do often call the place as \"Banana Island\". However, you may want to look at the leisures and facilities that are available for women. A woman can work (Aramco, schools, hospitals, embassies et..etc) can go for shopping, can attend religious gatherings (not islamic alone), can go to restaurants /hotels, beaches, parks, etc..etc.. And now a days you find many ladies around without wearing abaya (burqa)particularly in the eastern region (Alkhobar, Dammam) and even in Jeddah. I don\'t really understand what else a woman would need in the name of freedom ??? If you don\'t work it is your choice, if you don\'t go out it is your choice again !! I suggest you look around and you will find many happy women living comfortable life and you might be able to appreciate the freedom available.