Perceptions of Women's Roles between Traditionalism and Modernity in Qatar

Women's participation in public life in the Arabian Peninsula is affected by tradition and limits their opportunities for socio-economic development. This study focuses on the social structures that impose gender inequality. Through in-depth focus group discussions with groups of men and women...

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Published in:	Journal of Arabian studies 2019-01, Vol.9 (1), p.52-74
Main Author:	Al-Ghanim, Kaltham
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	gender roles kinship modernization patriarchy public life women's participation women's rights
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Summary:	Women's participation in public life in the Arabian Peninsula is affected by tradition and limits their opportunities for socio-economic development. This study focuses on the social structures that impose gender inequality. Through in-depth focus group discussions with groups of men and women in different age groups and including both working and non-working individuals, gender roles are examined and the view of the different groups of men and women in Qatar of the roles that women are supposed to play inside and outside the home. Although some changes are occurring due to modernization, including education and other government policies, they are proving relatively minor: obstacles include deep-rooted kinship structure and cultural elements that limit women's participation in the public sphere.
ISSN:	2153-4764 2153-4780