Saudi Arabia Research Paper

Prejudice is when someone has a preconceived idea or opinion of someone or something without actually knowing what said person or thing is really, truly like. These assumptions can be about almost anything, but one of the least talked about is that against women in Saudi Arabia. The women of Saudi Arabia are treated like children by the men in their lives. They have no freedom and must follow strict laws or otherwise face harsh punishments. The females who live in Saudi Arabia don’t have equal opportunities and are discriminated against compared to the opportunities and freedoms of males who also reside in Saudi Arabia. This is evident because in Saudi Arabia, women are required to follow a strict dress code, are often harassed, and are treated as eternal minors. …show more content…
They are told exactly how to dress without any choice or self-expression allowed. An article by The Week magazine goes into detail about the laws set by the king saying “that the women should wear ‘modest’ clothes that do not ‘show off their beauty’” (The Week). In many parts of the world, self-expression is a very big part of everyday life. Along with self-expression comes self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence. These three words refer to how people view and value themselves. It is important for people to have high levels of self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence because it allows them to live fully and excel in everyday life. However, in Saudi Arabia, women are taught to hide behind their clothing, limiting their ability to have social interactions with other people. The fact that women are told how to dress based on a law is absolutely ridiculous. They are far past high school at this point and are fully capable of making such decisions on their own. These strict laws, set by a male dominated government, show how unequal Saudi Arabia truly