Traditionally social life in the kingdom has revolved around the home and family. Saudis regularly visit family members, particularly those of an older generation. For women, most of whom have their own jobs,"even families of modest means usually have servants" Tripp, Culture Shock, 2009: p.123 it is routine (in fact the only outside activityAlireza, Marianne. "Women of Saudi Arabia," National Geographic (October 1987), 422–43.) to pay visits to each other during the day, though the ban on women driving can make transportation a problem. The ban was lifted in 2017.
