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The Women of the United Arab Emirates book cover

1st Edition

The Women of the United Arab Emirates

By Linda Soffan Copyright 1980
130 Pages
by Routledge

130 Pages
by Routledge

130 Pages
by Routledge
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First published in 1980, this book looks at the factors which influenced the position held by women in the United Arab Emirates in the second half of the 20 th century. It argues that Islamic Law has granted women rights and privileges in the spheres of family life, marriage, education and economic pursuits, which aim at improving their status in society. However, due to the interpretations of... Read more

Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Islamic Law Regarding Women Versus Tribal Traditions and Modern Practices 2. Marriage and Family Life in the UAE 3. The Role of Education in Raising the Status of UAE Women 4. The Role of Women in the UAE Economy 5. The Role of Governmental and Non-governmental Organizations in Improving the Status of Women in the UAE 6. Conclusion; Glossary; Appendix A: Suras from the Qu’ran Relating to Women; Appendix B: Total Enrolment of Male/Female Students, 1953-77, Current Budget of the UAE Ministry of Education and Youth, Educational Stages in the UAE; Appendix C: Employment of Local Women in Government Ministries, UAE Scholarship Students by Specialization and Class, 1975-6; Bibliography; Index

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Linda Soffan

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