Feminism has long occupied a central position in almost any discussion that aims to bring men and women on an equal platform, and rightly so. Support towards feminism has often come in from the most unexpected quarters, and this is exactly what this video by a group of women from Saudi Arabia is a part of.
The very fact that women from a country housing clerics who say driving could harm a woman’s ovaries have had the courage to come out in such an outrightly feminist video is in itself a commendable achievement. Apart from having a theme that roughly translates to ‘by the grace of God may all men become extinct’, the video is also hilarious nd a truck-load of fun. The women’s dance moves and the panache with which they pull off sneakers with hijabs and naqaabs is awe-inspiring.
Watch this music video titled ‘Hwages’ and directed by Majed Al-Esa here:
Since the language is one that might not make complete sense to you, here is a rough translation of the lyrics:
May men go extinct
They caused us psychiatric diseases
May none of them stay sane
Everyone of them is like possessed by a female demon.
My luck
My luck is like a storm, and my beloved ones are like leaves
Who will hold the leaves for me when the storm hits?
Strong lyrics, aren’t they? The video is guaranteed to keep you entertained while at the same time driving a point home. Seeing the ladies have so much fun driving around in a car and later on skateboards, it will be hard for you to refrain from getting onto your feet and dancing along to their tune.
