Ramadan Series Tackle Women’s Issues and Religion
Ramadan has always been an opportunity to introduce new ideas to nudge viewers’ reactions; this year’s series are generating much-needed discussion on women’s issues.
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Saudi Arabia Walks the Line With Social Opening and Curbing Harassment
The public decency law aims to regulate social behavior in a way that reflects positively on Saudi Arabia’s image, the anti-harassment law is meant to regulate public behavior among individuals in society.
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The Optics of Women in the Workforce
There is a recent culture of promoting women’s workforce participation in the Middle East and North Africa, but looking solely at the data misses some of the broader discussion on women’s empowerment.
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Kuwait’s Ongoing Struggle Against Gender Violence
Grassroots activism demanding an end to gender-based violence in Kuwait has gained national traction and is encouraging more legislative action.
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Mudhawi’s List: Advocating for Kuwaiti Women in Politics
Kuwaiti women have played a significant role on the political stage in recent years, but they have yet to reach equal representation in the National Assembly. Mudhawi’s List aims to support women to achieve a more promising future in politics.
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One Year On, Saudi Public Decency Law Still Meeting Resistance
The social dimension of change in the kingdom will continue to navigate a bumpy road, especially as it generates tensions and debate over the issue of decency.
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Kuwait Appoints Female Judges, Triggering Parliamentary Debate Over Women’s Role in Society
The path to put women on the bench in Kuwait has been long and controversial. Without real political will to increase opportunities for women, the wheels of change will continue to turn slowly.
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Mark C. Thompson on the Identity of Saudi Male Youth
Kristin Smith Diwan sat down with Mark C. Thompson to discuss his research on the generational shift in attitudes of Saudi men.
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The Public Decency Law and the Shaping of the Saudi Identity
The relaxation of social norms in Saudi Arabia has proved to be both emboldening and disorienting.
The Restructuring of Saudi Arts and Entertainment
As part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic and social reform plan, Vision 2030, the kingdom has taken a top-down approach to developing the country’s arts and culture sector.
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