Gender Roles and Islamic Fundamentalism in Wadjda

Islamic Fundamentalism

A strict interpretation of Islam affecting gender roles.

Oil Wealth Impact

Transformations in society due to increased oil revenue.

Hijab Protests

Demonstrations in Iran advocating for women's rights.

Wadjda (2013)

Film exploring gender roles in Saudi Arabia.

Gender Roles

Socially-created expectations for men and women.

Globalization Effects

Changing traditional gender roles worldwide.

Women and Globalization

Women experience globalization's effects uniquely.

Saudi Dress Code

Abaya and head covering previously mandatory for women.

Driving Licenses for Women

Issued starting June 24, 2018, amid harassment.

Hijab

A headscarf worn by some Muslim women.

Abaya

A loose-fitting outer garment worn by women.

Niqab

Face-covering garment worn by some Muslim women.

Veil in Household

Regulates men's visibility of women at home.

Abdullah's Stance

Challenges modesty laws in the film Wadjda.

Driver's Pressure

Reflects socio-economic conditions affecting behavior.

Public Mixing Restrictions

Women prohibited from interacting with men publicly.

Fashion Risks

Girls take risks for self-expression through clothing.

Wadjda's School Trouble

Consequences of defiance against school norms.

Family Tree Exclusion

Wadjda's struggle for recognition within her family.

Defending Schoolmates

Wadjda's reluctance to support peers in trouble.

Grandmother's Plan

Proposes remarriage for Wadjda's father.

Contradictions in Wadjda

Conflicting behaviors of women in different contexts.

Koran and Palestinians

Religious text's relevance to Palestinian identity.