Saudi Arabian Women Dispel Myths and Stereotypes

From: The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs | Date: June 1, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

Saudi Arabian Women Dispel Myths and Stereotypes

By Delinda C. Hanley

Delinda C. Hanley is the news editor of the Washington Report.

As I sped through the streets of Riyadh, on my first trip to Saudi Arabia since I lived there 16 years ago, I was amazed by the many changes. The city has been transformed into a glowing metropolis with downtown streets filled with fabulous stores and visually stunning buildings.

I wore my black silk abaya, the same covering I'd worn each day to teach at the Riyadh School or shop at night. I had cherished my abaya and the fond memories it still conjured up, but ...

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