cultural taboos
Saudi Women Practice Belly Dancing in Secret: Navigating Cultural Taboos in a Changing Kingdom
Nov 10, 2025 04:47 pm CST
In Saudi Arabia's changing social landscape, women are secretly embracing belly dancing classes despite persistent cultural taboos. This article explores how these hidden fitness sessions represent both the kingdom's evolving attitudes toward women's activities and the enduring conservative traditions that participants must navigate, highlighting the delicate balance between self-expression and cultural expectations in contemporary Saudi society.
Transgender Struggles in Pakistan: Navigating Medical, Cultural and Religious Barriers to Gender Affirmation
Oct 22, 2025 02:58 pm CST
Despite legal recognition since 2018, transgender individuals in Pakistan face overwhelming obstacles to accessing gender affirmation surgery, including cultural stigma, religious opposition, limited medical resources, and escalating violence. While the law permits transition, societal acceptance remains distant, leaving most transgender people caught between legal rights and harsh social realities.