Rights for Saudi women drivers

The video discusses the restrictions on women in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the male guardianship system. It highlights Manal Sharif's efforts to challenge these restrictions by learning to drive and using social media to advocate for women's rights. Despite facing arrest, her actions inspired international support and gradual changes in the country. The video concludes with the ongoing struggle for women's rights in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy and reform.

What was one of the restrictions faced by women in Saudi Arabia as mentioned in the video?

• Women needed a male guardian's permission to marry.

• Women could not own property.

• Women were prohibited from using public transport.

• Women were not allowed to vote.

What did Manal Sharif do when she was posted to America?

• She campaigned for political office.

• She learned how to drive.

• She opened a bank account.

• She started a women's rights organization.

How did Manal Sharif use social media in her activism?

• To organize a protest march.

• To start a petition for women's voting rights.

• To raise funds for women's education.

• To call for a day of action for women to drive.

What was the international response to Manal Sharif's arrest?

• World leaders issued statements of condemnation.

• The United Nations imposed sanctions on Saudi Arabia.

• International rallies called for her release.

• There was a global boycott of Saudi oil.

What change did King Abdulaziz implement in 2017 regarding women's rights?

• Women could travel abroad without a male guardian.

• Women could access education and healthcare without a male guardian's consent.

• Women were granted the right to vote.

• Women were allowed to drive without restrictions.