In the last year the world has witnessed a bit of restlessness and a will for change in Saudi Arabia, a highly traditional and conservative country. From the Women2Drive campaign in the first half of 2011, to King Abdullah agreeing to let women take part in council elections, baby steps are being made toward allowing women greater participation in society. While the changes are modest at best, there does appear to be a greater challenge of the status quo, compared to prior years, and a drive to begin a discussion about a gradual transformation.
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