In recent times, Muslim women all over the world have raised their voices against the shackles of tradition and against the many religious restrictions their gender is subject to. Much has changed in recent times, however. Like women elsewhere, Muslim women are also rising up against subjugation, restriction and harassment. Several recent events indicate that significant change is on the anvil.
The ultra-conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia only let women vote for the first time a few years ago. Until recently it was the only country in the world where women were not permitted to drive. In 2011, a campaign called the Women to Drive Movement and subsequent movements resulted in the driving ban finally being lifted. It may not seem like much to us, but for women in Saudi Arabia, this was a significant victory.
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