How Women Live in Saudi Arabia: Bans and Prejudices

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A woman cannot independently choose a spouse. And this is quite logical: where is she to look for a husband, if the conversation and even glances towards unfamiliar men are strictly prohibited? Instead, the father chooses the future spouse. In Saudi Arabia, a girl is suitable for marriage from 9 years old, a boy from 15. And here polygamy is allowed and a man can have up to 4 wives at a time.

SOCIETY 20 Photos From the Days of Prohibition

20 Photos From the Days of Prohibition

In the United States, Prohibition began to operate in 1920 and continued right up to 1933. For 13 years, people have tried in every possible way to circumvent the ban on the sale, production and transportation of alcohol, staged demonstrations, protests, and massively engaged in smuggling. In our time, it is still difficult to imagine the effect of this law in full force. However, what the consequences may be and how people lived during the prohibitions on alcohol can be seen in the next photo selection.