http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4874990.stm
"I have broken the ice and hope this will benefit the cause of women." said Dr. Khader. This article found on BBC News informed that women in Kuwait are allowed to run as a candidate for the seat in the Salmiya district for the first time in history. This is a huge step towards women's rights in the Middle East and will hopefully have a good turn out. Not only are women allowed to run as a candidate, but also they are allowed to vote (since they were granted equal political rights last year). "They have given us some attention. We became equal," said voter Iman al-Issa talking to AP. This differs from the novel, Baghdad Without A Map, because even though it took place just a few years ago, women then did not have these rights to vote and to run as a candidate as they do now in Kuwait. Hopefully the outcome of women candidates will be successful. -a.v.
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I think that women having power can only benefit the countries in the middle east. Right now, a strong majority of the power goes to the men, and so far has only led to disruption. Women have not even been givin the opportunity to express their ideas which may or may not help their country. Either way, it is a win win situation because either the country will stay the same, or it will benefit from their ideas.
^^ by ML
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