On Racism and Discrimination

• First of all I would like to address the comments made by the self identified Balouchi's in this thread. You must realize that if the discrimination you are describing is true then this is punishable by law as it goes against Oman's constitution. It is easy to make broad statements about discrimination but to site specific incidences is quite another. The Omani government has worked hard to stop Omani's from dividing themselves into minority categories regardless of what they may be (Balouchi, Zanzibari, Lawatiyah, Dhofari etc)So instead of complaining and nagging I think it is your responsibility to take this matter up with official authorities or even seek a personal audience with HM or Minister of Diwan. If these allegations are unfounded then stop wasting your time and that of others. I hope the English of this Omani arab was not too stupid for your superior intellect.
  Second of all as it pertains to women in Oman. I guess it depends on the point of view. When compared to women in the rest of the arab world they are no worse or better off (exempting saudi arabia as a black hole of hell for women). There are still many social restrictions on them that seem more powerful that any laws that are enforced. It is up to the Omani women to start using the laws that are on their side (as it pertains to job opportunities, rights within marriage etc) before going through the next step of lobbying for more change. I hate being in a position that blames the women but I have to say that they are not fully maximizing the potential of current laws that are to their advantage.

  omaniyah 14 Feb 2009, 03:21 - Report

Women in Oman - do they have any rights?