Cleansing Fire—Language, Gender, and Tribal Critique in Saudi Feminist Poetry: The Case of Hind al-Mutairi’s “The Romantic Spring Protest”

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This analysis of Hind al-Mutairi’s poem critiques gender inequalities in Saudi Arabia’s tribal patriarchy, highlighting its performative aspects.

Hind al-Mutairi’s poem portrays women's resistance to gender inequalities within Saudi tribal patriarchy, revealing patriarchal contradictions.
Textual analysis highlights the use of repetition and metaphor, while performance analysis shows how vocal delivery enhances the poetic impact.
By investigating media reactions and institutional backlash, the study reveals how poetry can provoke societal discourse and challenge norms.
Butler’s and Foucault’s theories illustrate how poetry serves as both a literary and performative form of resistance in reshaping gender discourse in Saudi Arabia.

Wadha Al Zuair (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis of Hind al-Mutairi’s poem critiques gender inequalities in Saudi Arabia’s tribal patriarchy, highlighting its performative aspects.