The problem with the Saudis

Trumpieboy is a businessman so can make deals with the Arab world who are also business oriented.

But one reason Biden insulted the Saudis did not persue a close releationship was civil rights: The lack of rights of women in that country.

Years ago I read this book by Jean Sasson that inspired this film: there are a series of books about her life: Amazon link.

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a short narration from the book:

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..a CSPAN interview about the original book (there are a series of books about Princess Sultana's life)

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The irony of the book is that at least women in Saudi are allowed to be educated and have some rights (especially if the men in charge of them allow them freedom).

But in one of the later books, they discuss the Houthis whose attitude toward women is worse as is the Taliban of course).

I lived enough in Africa to recognize the tribal reasons for things like forced marriages, veiling/modest clothing, keeping women from being independent: Because in a time when women could not support themselves independently, it is only the family who is able to protect them, and for older women that means the protection of a father, husband, or son... that is why in a poor and primitive world, widows and single moms face starvation, where wars allow the equivalent of tribal raids, kidnapping, slavery, and criminals in charge women are not safe. Hence laws to limit women's freedom are about keeping her safe.

But yes it is a prison.

But in a modern world, is such protection needed? Especially in an affluent world? 

You can see the need for women's education, and why caution is needed for those who speak out against these restritcions.

Mary Wollstonecraft call your office.