Hi, my name is Yasirah. I have a deep interest in learning more about Gulf Arabian culture (Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc). My interest is more cultural than political/religious. Im not studying anthropology...but i would like to know what opportunities would i have available to me to meet the women of the culture and learn about their everyday lives whether it is formal or informally. I was thinking i may have an opportunity if a study or work there. Can anybody tell me what to expect and what my situation would be like? I would also like to know if there are currently any student exchange/cultural exchange problems. I really need your help. Thankyou so much!
2007-01-09 18:04:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Pretty difficult but its been done. BTW why does your name sound saudi?
I would say, go to Yemen, Qatar, egypt or almost any arab/muslim country not recovering from war first. I have heard from female friends that the United Emeriates is nice.
What would situation be like. Well, they have alot of restrictions on women. No driving cars and wearing head coverings. I don't know whether or not you can wonder about without being accompagnied by a male relative or not.
Its embarassing that I've never been there of course, so I'll admit that I don't know all the pluses and minuses. There may be some very nice aspects I'm unaware of but restrictions do exist.
2007-01-09 18:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by rostov 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there r lots of western women in the arabic island darlin but u have to put in mind that u cant wear what u wear in western countries...u r not allowed to drive a car in saudia arabia but u r allowed in Yemen,Qatar and all the other arabic countries
good luck
xx
2007-01-09 18:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋