The Impact of Feminist Thought on Values in Saudi Society: An Analytical Study from the Perspective of Female Employees in Women's Institutions

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the opinions of members of women's institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards feminist thought trends, and to reveal the reflections of these trends on religious, social, moral, economic and cultural values in Saudi society. The descriptive survey approach was used, and a questionnaire was prepared as a tool for collecting data. The sample consisted of (872 members and beneficiaries). The results showed that members of women's institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agree with feminist thought trends and its reflections on the values of Saudi society to a moderate degree, which indicates that feminist thought trends and its reflections on the religious, social, moral, economic and cultural aspects according to the opinions of members of women's institutions were not at a level that negatively affects the value system in Saudi society.