Category Archives: culture
Saudi Women in US
Throughout my life here in Portland, I have met many Saudi girls who are incredibly genius, creative and talented. In every discussion I have with each one of them, I always feel sorry for my society for never recognizing this … Continue reading
Do Saudi Men Understand Saudi Women?
Studying in US has given me a great opportunity to observe and understand people from different backgrounds, cultures and religions but most importantly it has enabled me to observe and study people from my own country. I was curious to … Continue reading
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A lesson that should be learned
I was watching CNN last night. It gained my attention a story about a church in Florida posting a sign of “Islam is of the devil” in front of the church building. What interesting is that people from different ages, … Continue reading
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what size ,,please!!
One of my American friend has asked me whether or not male employees still work instead of women in Women shops and clothes’ stores in Saudi. I told him that it should be obvious that anyone in my conservative society … Continue reading
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School – The place of Horrification
I have never felt happy about going to elementary school when I was a kid. Everything was just chaos there. We had students 5 years older than me in the classrooms and whenever they make troubles, everyone in class pay … Continue reading
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My dream!
One of my dream is to build a social organization that is advocate to provide counseling and special education for children in Saudi Arabia. I honestly believe that many of our children have been involved in many social and religious … Continue reading
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what I care about is
Child abuse is in everywhere in the world but what made me angry and sad is that many saudi aren’t aware of it and it has been ignored by media and public organization in Saudi Arabia up to this moment. … Continue reading
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Child Sexual Abuse in KSA
one of my friend has noticed a sudden change in his little brother behavior for the past 2 months. He refuses to sleep alone in his bedroom. He cries with no reason and he feels insecure all the time. His … Continue reading
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Breaking The Wall
Have you ever heard of the westbank wall that separates Israel from Palestine. Well, we have exactly the same one in Saudi Arabia, but it is between men and women. This wall was built as a result of religious and social conflicts and so … Continue reading
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Edward Said lecture
I am devoting more time this term for studying and reading Edward Said’s books. I found this person to be the most intellectual professor in the earth. He has an amazing understanding of cultures, religions, politics and even music. I … Continue reading
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