A new affirmative action is taking place to allocate 20% of the
government council’s seats to women in this conservative Muslim kingdom in the Middle
East. The council is not only allocating special seats but also building a
special entrance and exit to those newly appointed female council members to
its building in order to ensure segregation of male and female.
Another progressive move there is that women will be
entitled to vote and stand local election in 2015 for the first time. These
changes are regarded as a big step forward for the country where women are
still not allowed to drive cars or travel without permission by a male
guardian.
Enjoy reading and learning about very different customs of a
conservative Islamic country from others.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20986428
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