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Woman sparks outrage as she is filmed walking in a skirt in Saudi Arabia

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cromofo

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article, wapo

A young woman is at the center of a controversy about clothing in Saudi Arabia, after she posted videos of herself in one of the nation's most conservative provinces wearing a short skirt and a cropped top.

Saudi outlets report that local officials are demanding an investigation, with social media users saying the unidentified women should face arrest.

The brief videos, originally posted to the social network Snapchat over the weekend by a popular user named Khulood, show the woman walking through an ancient fort in Ushayqir, a village in Najd province about 95 miles from the capital, Riyadh.

Such an outfit runs afoul of conservative Islamic ideas about women's dress that are prevalent in Saudi Arabia. The country legally requires women to cover themselves while in public by wearing an abaya, a loose fitting cloak. Traditionally, Saudi women are also expected to wear some kind of hijab or head covering, and some opt to cover their face with a niqab.

Saudi Arabia has some of the strictest laws for women in the world. In addition to the restrictions on their dress, adult women need to have permission of a "male guardian" to do things such as work or travel, and they are prohibited from getting driver's licenses, meaning in practice they cannot drive.

EDIT: Arrested.

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EDIT 2: Released without charge, thankfully.

https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/887692383726559232
 
This is just so fucking weird. Fucking detectives and shit sitting around and investigating a woman for wearing a skirt.
 

Enco

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Asking for trouble. She's fucked if caught.

When in Rome etc. She shouldn't have to worry but you don't mess with a government like that.
 

Guy.brush

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What an unimaginably big and strong creator of the universe that must be. Can make heavenly bodies like Jupiter and Betelgeuse plop into existence out of thin air but breathes heavily and needs defending by his male followers when he witnesses a woman's body with her legs visible, walking through dusty ruins at 40degree heat.
 
Dearly hope she doesn't face any consequences over this. It's indescribably dumb that people find this offensive and would wish harm on her for it.
 

Audioboxer

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Some people will probably actually try and kidnap/arrest or even attack/killer her for this, so I hope she isn't identified. Unfortunately, the dark side of the internet probably has mobs scouring to identify as we speak. If she's still in SA, get the fuck out (if a tourist).

As always, this puts into perspective why in Western countries without such laws/extremist ways of thinking there is constant push back/hostility to these kinds of views/beliefs creeping in. Social attitudes can take many years to grow/take hold, but if they get allowed to have a foot in the door it's certainly a gamble that's being taken.
 

Monocle

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Oh noes, my blue balls are so backed up that this sinful display is sure to set me off!

Save me from myself! Cover up, foul temptress.
 
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What an unimaginably big and strong creator of the universe that must be. Can make heavenly bodies like Jupiter and Betelgeuse plop into existence out of thin air but breathes heavily and needs defending by his male followers when a woman walks through dusty ruins at 40degree with her legs visible.

I kinda want to preserve this post for the next USGaf "Woman showed her boobs/too much skin/ass "hanging out" outrage thread.
 

Zaph

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I really hope she has a plan to get the fuck out, that backwards fucking country is going to be coming for blood
 

m_dorian

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That is a very brave woman, a real flower in the desert. I hope she will not end as a martyr of the change for freedom that is badly needed in those parts of the world.

Also a reminder: SA is an elected member of UN women's rights council.
 

AllGamer

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Saudi Arabia has some of the strictest laws for women in the world. In addition to the restrictions on their dress, adult women need to have permission of a "male guardian" to do things such as work or travel, and they are prohibited from getting driver's licenses, meaning in practice they cannot drive.

It's unfathomable to me that there are still countries with such asinine laws.
 

Occam

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Good for her! Hope she is safe. She should go to Europe if possible; she'd most likely be granted asylum.

It's a shame that because of its oil, Saudi Arabia isn't boycotted by the rest of the world.
 

Shredderi

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They really go out of their way to portray themselves as weak as fuck with all their stupid fuck laws, don't they? "Oh noe a woman who hasn't covered her legs I can't take it and neither can my weak god!".
 

SomTervo

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On the plus side, there are a few Saudis in these threads saying it's OK, good even.

But they're clearly in the minority and being careful.

le sigh
 

kruis

Exposing the sinister cartel of retailers who allow companies to pay for advertising space.
Saudia Arabia is perhaps the most backward place on the face of the earth.

This is considered progress ...

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(First restaurant run by women)

Just horrible what is done to women over there.
 

jts

...hate me...
Saudia Arabia is perhaps the most backward place on the face of the earth.

This is considered progress ...

nouriat_4.gif


(First restaurant run by women)

Just horrible what is done to women over there.
I want to eat at this ninja place.
 

cromofo

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Saudia Arabia is perhaps the most backward place on the face of the earth.

This is considered progress ...

nouriat_4.gif


(First restaurant run by women)

Just horrible what is done to women over there.
where are the women in this photo?
 

Black_Stride

do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Isnt there a very strong chance once she is found she will probably be beaten or even killed for this?

Like if a mob catches her first survival is unlikely no?
A pretty damn scary thought....but maybe im overthinking things.
 
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