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I am very intrigued to learn more about this. I know that Saudi Arabia has extremely strict laws that restrict women from having the same rights and freedoms as men.

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1) " 20 years behind bars"(Bethan McKernan)

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1) " 20 years behind bars"(Bethan McKernan)

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20 years in prison is a long time. In the USA, I assume that someone would face 20 years in prison for armed robbery or assault. To me, these crimes seem very serious, so knowing that an activist would receive this amount of time in prisons shows the corrupt system in Saudi Arabia.

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2) "Saudi Arabia’s notorious terrorism court"(Bethan McKernan)

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2) "Saudi Arabia’s notorious terrorism court"(Bethan McKernan)

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I am very curious, yet confused with what makes this court notorious for terrorism. What comes to mind for me would be that terrorism cases are dealt with there. If Loujain al-Hathloul's case is being dealt with at this court, do they consider her offensives as serious as terrorism?

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3) "Loujain’s parents, who act as her legal team, received a text message summoning them to Riyadh’s criminal court on Thursday morning."(Bethan McKernan)

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3) "Loujain’s parents, who act as her legal team, received a text message summoning them to Riyadh’s criminal court on Thursday morning."(Bethan McKernan)

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This upsets me that her family has to go through something like this. Standing up for what you believe in freely is what makes America different from many countries. These actions that Hathloul pursued should make her parents proud, and they should not have to defend their daughter. It also must be frustrating to try to persuade narrow-minded people that their daughter is doing nothing wrong, when this is something that deserves to be celebrated.

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4) Lina al-Hathloul stated, “They say she is a terrorist – in reality she is a humanitarian"(Bethan McKernan)

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4) Lina al-Hathloul stated, “They say she is a terrorist – in reality she is a humanitarian"(Bethan McKernan)

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The definition of a terrorist is "a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims." As an American, it does not make sense to me how an activist, with good intentions, could be categorized as a terrorist. However, if the government finds her actions to be intimidating in order to make political gains, I can understand this accusation. This goes to show the importance of cultural context in this type of scenario. In other words, every country and culture evaluates situations differently.

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5) "ban on women driving"(Bethan McKernan) 

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5) "ban on women driving"(Bethan McKernan) 

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The governments ban on driving makes me think that these men in power are intimated by women. Government must think that the simplest thing as driving gives women to much freedom.

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6) "makes women second-class citizens"(Bethan McKernan)

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6) "makes women second-class citizens"(Bethan McKernan)

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This is a key concept worth highlighting, as it perfectly summarizes what Hathloul is fighting against.

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7)  "She was kidnapped and arrested along with several other activists in May 2018"(Bethan McKernan)

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7)  "She was kidnapped and arrested along with several other activists in May 2018"(Bethan McKernan)

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This proves that the laws in Saudi Arabia are unjust. A victim of kidnapping is now being seen as a criminal because of the countries misogynistic views.

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10) Lucy Rae stated, “A regime that sees women’s activism as terrorism is deeply broken." (Bethan McKernan )

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10) Lucy Rae stated, “A regime that sees women’s activism as terrorism is deeply broken." (Bethan McKernan )

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I feel like this quote stated by Lucy Rae sums up the country's feelings regarding women's rights. However, it seems obvious that women deserve the same rights as men. What makes people think like this?

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8) "Since then, relatives say Hathloul has been sexually assaulted, tortured with beatings and electric shocks, and held incommunicado for long periods of time."(Bethan McKernan)

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8) "Since then, relatives say Hathloul has been sexually assaulted, tortured with beatings and electric shocks, and held incommunicado for long periods of time."(Bethan McKernan)

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I truly do not understand why women are seen as lesser all across the world. I am fortunate to live in a country where women's equality is moving in the right direction. It terrifies me for these women that they are seen as criminals for simply just be strong. The government reacts to these women's strength by torture and violence.

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The state feels threatened by this one women. Even though she is incredible and brave, they must have their own insecurities regarding their power and ability. I assume that because they feel the need to torture her. In my own life I have seen males feel insecure about not fitting into traditional masculine stereotypes . I am thankful that I have never experienced abuse, but I sometimes feel like I haven't been treated fairly by my male peers because of their insecurity.

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11) "...as well as allowing women to drive...The reforms, however, have been accompanied by a mounting state crackdown on dissenting voices."(Bethan McKernan )

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11) "...as well as allowing women to drive...The reforms, however, have been accompanied by a mounting state crackdown on dissenting voices."(Bethan McKernan )

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When I initially read this my face lit up. It is awesome to see some progress. Women should, of course, have the opportunity to do everything a man can do. When I continued to read I see that Saudi Arabia also suppresses anyone that doesn't agree with their cruel morals.This brings me to question the intention behind giving women more rights. I wonder if it could be to change their poor reputation that they have created?

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12) "While Donald Trump cultivated a personal relationship with Prince Mohammed... president-elect Joe Biden has promised to re-evaluate US-Saudi ties."(Bethan McKernan)

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12) "While Donald Trump cultivated a personal relationship with Prince Mohammed... president-elect Joe Biden has promised to re-evaluate US-Saudi ties."(Bethan McKernan)

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This also leaves me to believe that not everyone in the United states has the most pure intention either. I personally feel that the United states having ties with this sexist country gives them power and weakens our beliefs that everyone should be treated equally.

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13) "the prominent dual-national Saudi-American doctor Walid Fitaihi was sentenced to six years in prison on charges that included getting US citizenship without approval and sympathising with an unnamed terrorist organisation."(Bethan McKernan)

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13) "the prominent dual-national Saudi-American doctor Walid Fitaihi was sentenced to six years in prison on charges that included getting US citizenship without approval and sympathising with an unnamed terrorist organisation."(Bethan McKernan)

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This proves, yet again, that Saudi Arabia is just hungry for the most power. Even though they mostly abuse their power by mistreating women, they oppress anyone that does not agree with them, or even wants to have dual citizenship. They do not have the people of their countries freedom and safety as a top priority. They value money and power.