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""Discusses the role of Arab women in the Arab Spring and their contribution to the process of change in the region. Includes an examination of the process of democratization and the causes of the Arab Spring in addition to case studies from Arab Spring countries."--Provided by publisher"-- Provided by publisher.

"This volume examines the role of Arab women in the Arab Spring and their contribution to the ongoing process of change sweeping the region. The book begins with an examination of the process of democratization and its impediments in the Arab World since the Second World War. It then looks at the conditions that led to the upsurge of the so-called Arab Spring. Finally it underscores womens role as participants, organizers leaders but also as victims. The main thesis of the book is that while Arab women were an integral part of the revolutionary efforts within the Arab Spring paradigm, they did not benefit from their sacrifices. Although they continue to be part of the process of change, their gains, rights and scope for participation are still limited. If the expansion of womens participation and the scope of their rights do not seem to be a priority for revolutionary forces, women have made remarkable achievements, especially in some Arab Spring countries such as Yemen and Libya. The book includes case studies of some Arab Spring countries and other countries influenced by developments: Egypt, Bahrain Kuwait, Libya, Yemen, Algeria, Jordan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia. It calls on revolutionary and reformist forces to give special attention to issues related to Arab women, as they are an indispensable pillar in the process of reform, development, peace and stability in the Middle East"-- Provided by publisher.

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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; List of contributors; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction: democratization, Arab Spring and Arab women; Introduction; The intellectual scene; The fourth wave and the Arab Spring; Regime response; The Arab Spring; Arab women; Book organization; Notes; 1. Arab women and political development; Introduction; Arab women and political development: an overview; Political participation of Arab women; Women and political participation: the case of Jordan; Women in parliament.

Gender politics post-25 January 2011Conclusion; References; 5. The role of women in the Egyptian revolution of 25 January 2011; Introduction; Citizen journalists' representation of women's roles; Women's rights in Egypt since the revolution; Conclusion; References; 6. The Arab Spring and women in Kuwait; Introduction; Women and the modernization process in Kuwait; Women and the 2006, 2008 and 2009 elections; Arab Spring: the 2012 elections and Kuwait's current political impasse; Districts and election results of the Arab Spring 2012 parliament; The anti-Arab Spring parliament, 1 December 2012.

The Arab Spring: women in the opposition and pro-government movementsWomen in the opposition movement; Women in the pro-government movement; Female empowerment after the 'day of rage'; National Dialogue; By-elections to the parliament; Future repercussions; Conclusion; Notes; References; 4. An Egyptian Spring for women?; Introduction; An Egyptian women's movement? How did it evolve and what has it gained?; The Nasser regime and gender politics; Women during the Sadat regime; Mubarak, authoritarianism and the rights of women; The emergence of a new feminist movement?

Women in executive authorityWomen in political parties; The Arab Spring, democratization and women; Challenges impeding Arab women's participation in politics and public life; Political and cultural challenges; Shortcomings in the institutional and legal frameworks to implement policy; Scepticism about the strategies and agenda for Arab women's enhancement and development; Limitations and pitfalls of women's organizations and NGOs; The road ahead; Notes; 2. Gender empowerment in Algeria; Introduction; The Arab Spring and Algeria; Historical antecedents; The Family Code of 1984.

Women's rights as human rightsAssessing gender empowerment; Dimensions of gender empowerment; Conclusion; Notes; References; 3. Bahraini women and the Arab Spring: meeting the challenges of empowerment and emancipation; Introduction: Bahraini Arab Spring and women; Women and the political liberalization reforms; Economic empowerment; Political empowerment; Empowerment within family; Media campaigns; Limitations to female empowerment in Bahrain; Nationality; Labour market discrimination; Violence against women; Inheritance; General obstacles to empowerment.

Arab countries > Politics and government > 21st century.

Democratization > Arab countries > History > 21st century.