Social Politics International Studies in Gender State & Society · 1999 · 35 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesGender StudiesPolitical ScienceFeminist TheoryMiddle Eastern StudiesWomen's StudiesMiddle Eastern Gender StudiesMiddle Eastern PoliticsMiddle Eastern SocietiesWomen's ActivismWomen's MovementsCollective Action TheoryWomen's Collective ActionWomen's Political ActivismWomen's Political MobilizationWomen’s Political MobilizationWomen’s Status
The Middle East and North Africa have long been associated with conflict, fundamentalism, and patriarchy. We question the stereotypes, drawing attention to the gendered nature of social politics in the region and to the growing visibility of feminism and women's movements. After examining the ways in which feminists and women's groups have been challenging patriarchal arrangements and the political status quo, we offer five theoretical propositions to guide further research into gender and politics in countries of the Middle East and North Africa.