https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y Bethan McKernan en-us 2020-12-18 18:34:03 UTC 2025-04-24 12:30:25 UTC hello@padlet.com 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1034601880 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.]]> 2020-12-20 18:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1034601880 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1034777990 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.]]> 2020-12-20 22:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1034777990 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1034779941 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?]]> 2020-12-20 22:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1034779941 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1034783966 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.]]> 2020-12-20 22:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1034783966 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1038980073 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.]]> 2020-12-23 00:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1038980073 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039148506 This is a key concept worth highlighting, as it perfectly summarizes what Hathloul is fighting against.

]]> 2020-12-23 02:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039148506 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039178014 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. ]]> 2020-12-23 02:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039178014 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039189955 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.]]> 2020-12-23 02:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039189955 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039204301 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.]]> 2020-12-23 03:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039204301 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039214235 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.]]> 2020-12-23 03:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039214235 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039220464 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?]]> 2020-12-23 03:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039220464 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039243876 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?]]> 2020-12-23 03:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039243876 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039250788 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. ]]> 2020-12-23 03:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039250788 226114 https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039253763 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.]]> 2020-12-23 03:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bloomfield/1bxi88vx1igjh87y/wish/1039253763