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The driving ban dates back to the establishment of the state in 1932. Saudis and residents who are familiar with the issue cite logistical and practical problems and concerns. The specifics of the ban is fundamentally Islamic in origin, but women are highly protected in Saudi Arabia from exposure to sexual activity before marriage and the ban is part of the devoped Islamic culture.
One of the reasons that Saudi has lingered as the last remaining State that still maintains the ban on women driving, is because until recently there has not been a push from women activists. Many Saudi women having lived all their lives with the ban do not want to drive. They have grown used to having chauffeurs drive them where ever they want to go.
Government officials have confirmed the landmark decision and plan to issue a decree to lift the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2008 with probable initial restrictions and stipulations.
In Prophet Mohammed's (peace be upon him) time, women rode their horses and camels. In other Islamic countries where there has been no such ban, women didn't have to compromise their modest dress code to drive.
Some suspect that if women are allowed to drive, it will make it much easier for dating and pre-marital affairs. They say it is bad as it is. Girls pretending to be out for school and social events go for dates! Give them cars and see what happens! A large part of the continuted ban is the perception of the role of women in Saudi Arabia, which extends from an interpretation of the Sunni (Salaf) Islamic religion.
Other arguments focus on practicalities, like traffic jams, accidents, car breakdowns, driving in remote areas, etc, and the associated role of women.
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Saudi Arabia
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History question What year were women allowed to drive a legally?
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