No freedom no rights no personal opinion I'm not describing a situation in the 18th century but in present day Saudi Arabia What would you say if your identity was stolen If you felt helpless to the extent where you could not do anything on your own That is the case for women in Saudi Arabia due to them being so dependent on male relatives Whether it is getting married or even entering and leaving the country Everything would have to be approved by the male guardian or in some cases they even have to accompany them Can you walk around freely drive a car and work This was not the case for women in Saudi Arabia not too long ago Over many years women's rights in Saudi Arabia have drastically changed Not necessarily for better due to the King at that time who played a huge role when it came to rules and regulations He would therefore be responsible for the way everything would be perceived in the country I ve been living in Saudi Arabia for 16 years growing up with a Lebanese father and an Austrian mother This therefore led me to having two completely opposing cultural backgrounds and to a certain extent different living norms and standards
