Saudi Arabia: To coed or not to coed
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Should coed universities be allowed in Saudi Arabia? Saudi Jeans comments on the latest developments on this issue.
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Should coed universities be allowed in Saudi Arabia? Saudi Jeans comments on the latest developments on this issue.
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The rational answer is YES. But, the practical answer is to YES but slow. Slow is determine by judging the public and conservative reaction.
No. This a stupid attmpt to disturb a peacful & Clean Islamic Soceity.
Yes. just like what \London Jay\ Said. a SLOW,, Very SLOW yes because sooner or later girls will be working with men in certain areas. she needs to know how to act with or around men. Its true that some men and girls tend to flirt and act unprofessional around each otherm but as they say people are not the same. being with the opposite sex has its advantages and its disadvantages. we should change they way people think about this matter becuase i really think its going to be helpful in the future. ofcourse with out forgetting our releigion.
my opinion :)…