The Challenges for Saudi Females Studying ESL Abroad in a Mixed-Gender Learning Environment

Abstract

When Saudi females migrate to countries with mixed-gender learning settings, as are prevalent in an English-speaking country, they face difficulties with this mixed-gender class environment since the situation is different from what they were used to in Saudi Arabia. This study aims to shed light on such difficulties and obstacles those females encounter, the reasons behind these obstacles, and how they can be overcome. Moreover, the study implements a systematic literature review (SLR) technique to better understand why these difficulties occur. No previous research has tackled a similar issue to the best of the author's knowledge.