Economy - Voice of America: Saudi Arabia Straddling the Line on Women’s Rights

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Saudi Arabia Straddling the Line on Women's Rights Aug 28th 2012, 18:39 Recent reports that Saudi Arabia is building "women-only" industrial zones have raised eyebrows.  Will offering segregated employment help women progress -- or tuck them even further out of sight in Saudi's male-oriented society?  Earlier this month, the Saudi Industrial Property Authority—or MODUN, announced it was building a number of industrial cities that will include women-only business zones. This will allow women to work without violating religious laws banning unrelated men ... Media files: 2ADA67E4-E87B-438F-8024-566812795C44_cx0_cy12_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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