- Local women are usually submissive to the leading male be it the father, brother, husband etc. They are expected to respect and obey the wishes of these men.
- However, gender roles are changing, more Arab women are working independently, are more confident and are ambitious and more hard working.
- Most Arab women are expected to wear a burkha or hijab and cover their heads with a scarf or shaila. However, there are no set rules for foreign women and they are usually under no obligation for the same.
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