Which country had their first-ever female competitor in the 2012 Summer Olympics?

Correct answer: Saudi Arabia

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What people think about it: 19 Comments
Player #2011736
Player #2011736
, it's about time Saudi Arabian men grew up
pixieish
pixieish
Yay, and recently women are allowed to drive as of June 2018! You've come a long way, Baby! lol
Canadagirl
Canadagirl
Player #2011736, Thank you. Why in this day and age does this awful treatment of Women still exist. Incredible. . Here in Canada, we are seeing such an influx of immigrants and Sad to say I have seen the stigma more than I like for sure. I,d love to change the World, but I don,t know what to do?
Hugo
Hugo
The biggest problem for Saudi women is one ridiculous and absurd law called "Male guardianship"! This law must be abounded!
VividPotion6704
VividPotion6704
pixieish, but sadly the women who campaigned for female driving have now been sentenced to hundreds of lashes and many years in jail.
ChampionNymph37634
ChampionNymph37634
In my opinion, the manner in which women are regarded & treated in too many countries is unconscionable, to say the least. However, in many thousands of years old cultures, folks look at things in ways different than we do here in the U.S. - Sadly, it is unrealistic that we should expect those cultures to suddenly see things through our eyes & believe the way we do. It simply & certainly isn't going to happen as quickly as we would like. The kindest, most prudent, and thoughtful way to encourage change in the way others think, is by setting an example that proves it is in their best interest to adjust their ideas to more closely align with ours. The drastic change we want to see isn't going to happen soon. It will take more time than I would like, but it will happen.
GruffSecretAgent9936
GruffSecretAgent9936
Didn't know the answer but chose S. Arabia because it seemed like the least likely to have a female competing--nyuk nyuk nyuk...
Kiwozzie
Kiwozzie
I wonder how many Roman Catholics look down on how Saudi Arabia and other countries treat women? (which is abhorrent to me) Popes and priests can only be men, women are not equal in some so-called western civilised countries. Equality still has a long way to go!
EliteLawyercat57024
EliteLawyercat57024
We're behind you Wojdan!
Valen
Valen
I hope women in the outdated Islamic countries someday may get the same as freedom men have
ladyd
ladyd
That was easy!
Lala
Lala
Kiwozzie, who wants that job anyway 🤷‍♀️
arohanui
arohanui
ChampionNymph37634, I like your optimism
arohanui
arohanui
pixieish, but probably not unaccompanied... by a man
Tri44ff
Tri44ff
Canadagirl, preserve, protect and uphold free speech to make sure that kind of regime never takes over
Player Bengal Mama
Player Bengal Mama
Canadagirl, Mother Theresa recommended love and kindness, a smile.
Ryan
Ryan
Kiwozzie, I beleive there are alot of Italian women in the Olympics atleast
Player #30457587
Player #30457587
you take it easy
Montana Lady
Montana Lady
Player #2011736, Saudi women could legally drive until 1980... (the law was passed during the Islamic Revolution, which was kickstarted by the CIA... that's when all the serious crackdowns began.)