Saudi Women win Elections for the first time

[acroman08]

why did they ever let her run for a position by the way?  

I think she won't be long and she'll definitely dethroned later. Its a patriarchal country, its in their religion and they don't want to be rules by women. Every body's eyes is going to be on her waiting for her to screw up.

That may be true, but this event will inspire women in saudi to prove themselve even more, not just as a house wife but a worker and a leader that capable of leading her country to success.

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[bryant.coleman]

i guess its still the husband that rules. and if he screw up, its the wife that's to be punished? that makes sense.

Local elected officials have very few powers in Saudi Arabia. However, they control the local bodies and do deal with good amounts of funds. I am not sure what will happen, if the official's husband (or the other male relatives) engages in corruption or money laundering. Probably, the elected female official will be the one who is gong to get punished.

[designerusa]

Not only are Saudi Women contesting and voting in elections for the first time, they have won some seats as well.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/saudi-women-win-handful-of-seats-in-elections-to-local-councils/2015/12/13/39e2444c-9ad1-11e5-aca6-1ae3be6f06d2_story.html

i'm really curious about what lead saudi authorties make these dramatic changes on women rights.. they dont even admit women as a humankind.. i hope thing will be better for women in saudi arabia.

[bizerinm]

Yes for the first time in their history. But actually nothing changes. First it's a question how much woman were on elections, she can not go on the street without agreement of male companion, can not drive the car and can not go out from state without agreement of father or husband. Also there was a campaign which was leaded by one of saudi princess "my husband knows what is best for me" which denied and minimize woman rights at all