On Thu, 20 Sep 2001 11:45:23 -0400
Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
| In a way it's the noise ones with two x chromosomes that cause part of the problem.
|A lot of
| conservative Muslims are outraged by women in the military. In most Muslim countries
|they
| aren't even allowed to drive cars. But, in Saudi Arabia the American military has
|sent along
| quit a few female soldiers. Can't do anything less. To discriminate against them and
|leave them
| state side would be unconstitutional. Unfortunately, most Muslims in foreign
|countries could
| give a fig about the US Constitution and it's rights.
And the GI women in Saudi Arabia really created a stir! They were let jog in
shorts in the center of town, where they stayed. And they were seen to be
driving cars. The morality police (not a part of the government) went crazy.
They could do nothing to these women. But, after the army left, they were a bit
more hostile towards western women who they felt were not being modest enough.
And the women started demanding that they be able to drive. There were rumors
and denials in the papers. Ultimately, nothing happened. But, I don't think
the women know whow this works in their favor as well (low seriousness factor
here - but not wrong either). They instead have drivers who deal with the really
terrible Riyadh traffic and parking problems. Husbands have to take the wife
grocery shopping. I have never seen so many families shopping together as in
Saudi Arabia. The father has to take the kids here and there. Just think how
your life would be if your wife did not drive and you had to do this? This
really does not make life easier for the men. They really should wise up.
Even the question about how women must dress is I think looked at too narrowly.
Ever see how an Arab man dresses? He is totally covered from head to foot.
They all wear the same white dress and picnic tablecloth head covering. No
variety at all. They wear this at all times in and out of the house. The women
can dress as they like at home. Only when they go out do they need to cover
up. The women all in black and the men all in white. Not too much difference.
I don't agree with all this, but at least recognize that the men also have
many additional restrictions because of this.
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