It's unfortunate that the argument against women driving is still partly being attributed to her being 'without a mahram'. Is the alternative better? Most women go about their days with either: a) personal drivers - not mahrams b) "mishwaar" drivers - not mahrams c) taxi drivers - not mahrams
I personally believe that even if it is culture (because I do feel that is largely changing)... it is also going to be a huge logistical issue.
Women Jails? Women Police?
I sincerely hope that if not me, my children do experience driving in the beautiful city of Jeddah! :D
Hey Susie! Maybe there is a crack in the foundation that can open up this culture in a way that will finally treat women as equals. As usual, I cannot understand why, in 2011, they put up with this...I guess being arrested every other minute is a good reason. Are the men who support their wives (being able to drive etc.) afraid to be public about it? Old traditions...not a good enough reason for me. Worse than sad. I could not live there for all the money in the world.
Hope all is well and that you are still over here breathing!
It's unfortunate that the argument against women driving is still partly being attributed to her being 'without a mahram'. Is the alternative better? Most women go about their days with either:
ReplyDeletea) personal drivers - not mahrams
b) "mishwaar" drivers - not mahrams
c) taxi drivers - not mahrams
I personally believe that even if it is culture (because I do feel that is largely changing)... it is also going to be a huge logistical issue.
Women Jails? Women Police?
I sincerely hope that if not me, my children do experience driving in the beautiful city of Jeddah! :D
Hey Susie! Maybe there is a crack in the foundation that can open up this culture in a way that will finally treat women as equals. As usual, I cannot understand why, in 2011, they put up with this...I guess being arrested every other minute is a good reason. Are the men who support their wives (being able to drive etc.) afraid to be public about it? Old traditions...not a good enough reason for me. Worse than sad. I could not live there for all the money in the world.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well and that you are still over here breathing!