Love in Saudi: What the Women Say

The New York Times, it turns out, did visit the women's quarters in Saudi Arabia (they sent a woman) for their part two on youth and love in Saudi Arabia. This article maybe a bit better; the author claims to have interviewed scores of Saudi women, not just two as her male colleague did. That helps.

Not surprising, the picture that emerges is more complex (but still not complex enough). As I predicted, if you wanted rebellion, go talk to the women. Some of these women are dressing up like men and invading public spaces to flirt with women as men!! How about that? There is even mention of same sex relations and of Saudi papers lamenting the rebelliousness of today's youth. Also a passing mention to recent clashes with the moral police.

In other words, it's not all conformity in the happy kingdom. The women are stirring.