Women's Empowerment and Public Policy in the Arab Gulf States : : Exploring Challenges and Opportunities.

• Superior document: Gulf Studies ; v.11.
• Author: Naguib, Rabia.
• Place / Publishing House: Singapore : : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,, 2024.; ©2024.
• Year of Publication: 2024
• Edition: First edition.
• Language: English
• Series: Gulf Studies
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (219 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• Contents
• Editor and Contributors
• 1 Navigating Uncharted Waters: Women Empowerment and Public Policy in the Context of the Arab Gulf States
• 1.1 Gaining Clarity: A Context-Focused Journey to Empowerment
• 1.2 Beyond the Trees: A Context-Driven Approach to Empowerment
• 1.3 Grounded Approach to Women's Empowerment: Understanding the Complexities
• 1.4 Re-Envisioning Women's Empowerment: A Maqasid Approach to Understanding Women's Status and Rights in Islam
• 1.5 Empowering Women Through Public Sector Employment: Challenges and Opportunities
• 1.6 Balancing Act: The Importance of Family-Friendly Policies for Work-Life Harmony
• 1.7 State Feminism and Women's Empowerment in the Arab Gulf: Examining the Gap
• 1.8 Through the Eye of the Needle: A Regional Perspective
• 1.9 Driving Change: Pathways, Challenges, and Recommendations for Women's Empowerment in the Arab Gulf States
• 1.10 Epilogue-Epistemic Healing: Reclaiming Women's Empowerment in Islamic Sources
• 1.11 Overview and Future Directions
• References
• 2 Grounded Approach to Women's Empowerment: Understanding the Complexities
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Historical Overview of Women Empowerment: A Retrospective Analysis
• 2.3 Women Empowerment in Context: An Introspective Analysis
• 2.3.1 Methodology
• 2.3.2 Women Empowerment: A Grounded Conceptual Framework
• 2.3.3 Values Related to Empowerment
• 2.4 Conception of Empowerment from an Islamic Perspective
• 2.4.1 Role of the Religion/Islam in Women Empowerment: A Barrier or a Catalyst?
• 2.4.2 Barriers to Women Empowerment: Social Norms vs Religious Precepts
• 2.4.3 Women Empowerment and the Concept of "Quiwama"
• 2.5 Women Empowerment: An Exogenous Model
• 2.6 Women Empowerment: A Top-Down Approach
• 2.7 Conclusion: Laying the Groundwork for Further Exploration
• References.
• 3 Re-envisioning Women's Empowerment: A Maqasid Approach to Understanding Women's Status and Rights in Islam
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 CEDAW: History, Ratifications, and Reservations
• 3.3 The Limits of Interventions Based on Traditionalist Arguments
• 3.3.1 Shariah Versus Fiqh
• 3.3.2 Fiqh and State Policy
• 3.4 The Problematic Status of the Global Discourse on Women
• 3.4.1 The Challenge of Neoliberalism
• 3.4.2 Revisiting First Principles
• 3.5 The Shariah and Policy Debates: The Equality Conundrum
• 3.5.1 Quranic Position on Equality
• 3.5.2 Ignorance of Worth and Human Dignity
• 3.6 Maqasid as an Alternative: An Ecology of Compassion
• 3.6.1 Purpose
• 3.6.2 Connection
• 3.6.3 Holism
• 3.7 Progress in Policy
• 3.8 Conclusion: Lessons for Maqasidi Scholars and Practitioners
• References
• 4 Empowering Women Through Public Sector Employment in Qatar: Challenges and Opportunities
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Background: Contextual Challenges and Policy Frameworks
• 4.2.1 Contextual Challenges Affecting Women's Employment in Qatar
• 4.2.2 Strategic and Legal Frameworks Related to Women's Empowerment in Qatar
• 4.2.3 Factors Affecting Women's Empowerment: A Qualitative Analysis
• 4.2.4 Methods
• 4.2.5 Data Analysis: A Multi-level and Multidimensional Approach
• 4.2.6 Macro Level: Societal Factors
• 4.3 Discussion: Integrative and Culturally Sensitive Lens
• 4.4 Conclusion: Policy Recommendations
• References
• 5 Work-Life Balance Challenges and Family-Friendly Policies: Evidence from Qatar
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.1.1 Work-Life Balance for Females in Arab Countries: Focus on Qatar
• 5.1.2 Work-Life Balance Challenges: An Empirical Evidence
• 5.1.3 Research Implications
• 5.2 Conclusion
• References
• 6 Closing the Divide: Women Empowerment in Qatar Between Rhetoric and Reality
• 6.1 Introduction.
• 6.2 Historical Context and Conceptual Framework
• 6.3 Methodology
• 6.4 Inclusivity
• 6.5 Freedom of Choice
• 6.5.1 Marriage Chances and Childcare
• 6.5.2 Upholding Traditions
• 6.6 Legality
• 6.7 Representation
• 6.8 Conclusion and Policy Implications
• References
• 7 Through the Eye of the Needle: Lessons in Women's Empowerment and Public Policy from the Arab Gulf
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Women's Economic Empowerment in the International Agenda
• 7.2.1 'Universalism' and the Moral High Road
• 7.2.2 Making Space for Women's Voices-Even When They Have Alternative Goals
• 7.3 The Policy Framework for Women's Empowerment in the Arab Gulf
• 7.3.1 Arab Gulf Constitutions
• 7.3.2 Arab Gulf State National Visions and Development Planning
• 7.3.3 Labor Laws, Family Law, and Women's Employment
• 7.4 Contextualizing Women's Empowerment in the Arab Gulf
• 7.4.1 Arab Gulf Women in the Labor Force
• 7.4.2 Imbalanced Workforces and Public Sector Employment
• 7.4.3 Fertility
• 7.4.4 Traditional Gender Roles Around Domestic Work And Caring Responsibilities
• 7.5 Conclusion
• Bibliography
• 8 Advancing Women's Empowerment in the Gulf: Pathways, Challenges, and Policy Implications
• 8.1 Breaking Barriers: The Journey Toward Women's Empowerment in the Gulf Region
• 8.2 Revisiting Commitments Toward Women's Empowerment
• 8.3 Reviewing Progress Toward Women's Empowerment in the GCC
• 8.4 Advancements in Women's Empowerment in the Gulf Region: Illustrating Examples
• 8.5 Challenges to Women's Empowerment in the Gulf
• 8.6 Cultural Dimensions
• 8.7 Socioeconomic Dimensions
• 8.8 Political Dimensions
• 8.9 Conclusion and Policy Recommendations
• References
• 9 Epilogue-Epistemic Healing: Reclaiming Women's Empowerment in Islamic Sources
• 9.1 Breaking the Mirror: Insight into the Islamic Teachings on Women's Empowerment.
• 9.2 Revisiting the Roots of Women's Empowerment in Islamic Traditions
• 9.3 Women in Power: Lessons from the Queen of Sheba in the Quranic Text
• 9.4 Tamkeen: The Islamic Path to Empowerment
• 9.5 Towards More Inclusive Pathways: A Call to Action
• References.