An important first, a step forward for gender equality
When we talk about the Far East and women's rights, we often fall into a taboo that few [...]
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When it comes to Far East and rights for the women you often fall into a taboo that few are willing to address and discuss.
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But something is moving instead, thanks to the awareness by tireless associations for women's rights in the Middle East and the partial Westernization of some areas, to date more and more is being acquired awareness and we are finally hearing more and more about gender equality.
Just theSaudi Arabia, until very few years ago, was the only country in the world where women were not allowed to drive a passenger car, although the situation still is somewhat controversial, it came to an end after 28 years of this injustice.
Now, another small step forward has been taken, this time it is not about wheels but of wings, In fact, Saudi Arabian Airlines, more commonly known as the Saudia Airlines, announced that Saudi female citizens can also enlist as flight attendants.
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The "privilege" was previously reserved exclusively for hostesses foreigners, now the candidates Saudis, who meet the requirements can become flight attendants. If we think that a neighboring nation such as the Qatar operates flights with only female crews, including pilots, there is still a long way to go, but at least it is a start.
What are the requirements?
Saudia Airlines is the third company in the Middle East, after Emirates and Qatar Airways, and the only one that did not allow female citizens of their respective countries to be able to take part in the on-board crew.
But what are the requirements to be selected as a hostess? Candidates should have the following diploma high school education, be between the ages of 20 and 30, and have excellent language skills English, as well as having passed a medical examination.
A Step Forward for Gender Equality
Gender equality in the Middle East and beyond will take longer but it is important to note that finally the consciences are waking up.
Under the leadership of so to speak "modern" Saudi princes, women have acquired more and more space in society, breaking down old canons that do not belong to the mentality of the 21st century.
In addition to the ability to drive, Saudi women can now leave the house safely without the accompaniment of a husband, father, brother or friend; they can participate in public events and entertainment.
Another important step toward civilization is the ability for women to register births, marriages, or to be able to have the freedom to divorce or live separately from their husbands without permission of a male "guardian." For us travel lovers, knowing that now Saudi women can also travel freely is certainly good news for civil rights.
Words that are unthinkable to us in the West, and yet even here we have flaws, perhaps not as serious but nevertheless shortcomings that necessarily go filled, So that finally in the future we can achieve the sacrosanct gender equality.
