Through the lens of Ball State Saudis: Male guardianship, women's rights
By Patrick Calvert / April 27, 2017Under the system of male guardianship in Saudi Arabia, a woman’s father, husband, brother or even son can dictate whether or not she can study, work, travel and more. This system applies to all Saudi women, regardless of age, with varying degrees of strictness depending on the leniency of her guardian.