Arab women and political development

Although many measures have been taken by the majority of Arab countries to enhance women's representation in decision-making positions, women's participation in public life and positions of power have not been achieved the desired level. The Arab region ranks the lowest in the world in te...

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Published in:Journal of international women's studies 2011-03, Vol.12 (3), p.7-26
Main Authors: Maaitah, Rowaida Al, Maaitah, Hadeel Al, Olaimat, Hmoud, Gharaeibeh, Muntaha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abused women
Arab people
Arabs
Crimes against
Cultural factors
Decision making
Egypt
Electioneering
Electoral systems
Empowerment
Equal rights
Equality
Female-male relations
Gender equality
Health aspects
International agreements
International cooperation
Lebanon
Non-governmental organizations
Peacekeeping forces
Political activity
Political aspects
Political campaigns
Political parties
Politics
Public sphere
Qualitative analysis
Sex equality
Society
Stereotypes
Sustainable development
Universities and colleges
Women
Women's rights
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Summary:Although many measures have been taken by the majority of Arab countries to enhance women's representation in decision-making positions, women's participation in public life and positions of power have not been achieved the desired level. The Arab region ranks the lowest in the world in terms of women's participation in parliaments. The objective of this paper is to examine the Political participation of women in the Arab countries and identify different challenges that impede Arab women participation in politics and decision making. Challenges include: cultural factors, the stereotyped image of women, women's low self-confidence, lack of coordination among women's organizations, effectiveness/efficiency of women empowerment programs, shortcomings in the institutional and legal frameworks, practices of political parties and election process, skepticism about the Agenda for Women empowerment, the process of development of Women empowerment strategies. Thus, challenges facing women in politics are immense. They require the consolidation of all efforts with great belief in women's capabilities as human beings who are able to lead and shoulder the responsibility in the building of their nations. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1539-8706
1539-8706