Rights for Saudi women drivers

The video discusses the restrictions on women's rights in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the male guardianship system and the driving ban. It highlights Manal Sharif's defiance against these restrictions by learning to drive and using social media to inspire other women to do the same. Despite facing arrest, Manal continues to advocate for women's rights. The video also notes some progress, such as allowing women access to education and healthcare without a male guardian's consent, but emphasizes that significant challenges remain in the fight for gender equality in Saudi Arabia.

What was one of the restrictions imposed on women in Saudi Arabia before Manal Sharif's activism?

• Women could not attend school.

• Women were not allowed to vote.

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

• Women could not own property.

What did Manal Sharif do when she was posted to America in 2009?

• She started a women's rights organization.

• She wrote a book about women's rights.

• She learned how to drive.

• She became a social media influencer.

How did Manal Sharif use social media in her activism?

• She started a YouTube channel for driving lessons.

• She launched an online petition.

• She created a blog about women's rights.

• She organized a protest through Facebook and Twitter.

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

• World leaders issued statements of condemnation.

• There was a global boycott of Saudi oil.

• International rallies called for her release.

• The United Nations imposed sanctions on Saudi Arabia.

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

• Women were granted the right to vote in national elections.

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

• Women could travel abroad without a male guardian.

• Women were allowed to drive without restrictions.