In muslims societies one of the most misunderstood role is of woman, there are two extremes in muslim world regarding women. One thinks that women is not allowed to even exit form the house except because of serious needs, the other extreme wants to commercialize women by making her a product of the market.
Sheikh Saalih was asked whether it is allowed for women to go into market to sell products and whether she is allowed to own a shop and do business in the market like other traders & merchants?
He responded that women is allowed to go into the market, she is allowed to purchase and sell products like anyone else.
Such questions indicate the confusion among common muslims, because during the time of companions the role of women was known. Even during the Caliphate of Umar (RA) the Qadhi of market was a woman.