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Nuptiality In Arab Countries: Changes And Implications, Hoda Rashad, Magued Osman
Nuptiality In Arab Countries: Changes And Implications, Hoda Rashad, Magued Osman
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
Age-Discrepant Marriages In Egypt, Magued I. Osman, Laila S. Shahd
Age-Discrepant Marriages In Egypt, Magued I. Osman, Laila S. Shahd
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
Rationales For Kin Marriages In Rural Upper Egypt, Hania Sholkamy
Rationales For Kin Marriages In Rural Upper Egypt, Hania Sholkamy
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
The Costs Of Marriage In Egypt: A Hidden Dimension In The New Arab Demography, Diane Singerman, Barbara Ibrahim
The Costs Of Marriage In Egypt: A Hidden Dimension In The New Arab Demography, Diane Singerman, Barbara Ibrahim
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
From Sexual Submission To Voluntary Commitment: The Transformationof Family Ties In Contemporary Tunisia, Lilia Labidi
From Sexual Submission To Voluntary Commitment: The Transformationof Family Ties In Contemporary Tunisia, Lilia Labidi
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
Sisterhood And Stewardship In Sister-Brother Relations In Saudi Arabia, Soraya Altorki
Sisterhood And Stewardship In Sister-Brother Relations In Saudi Arabia, Soraya Altorki
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
The Absent Father, Josette Abdalla
The Absent Father, Josette Abdalla
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
Terminating Marriage, Philippe Fargues
Terminating Marriage, Philippe Fargues
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
Among Brothers: Patriarchal Connectivity And Brotherly Deference In Lebanon, Suad Joseph
Among Brothers: Patriarchal Connectivity And Brotherly Deference In Lebanon, Suad Joseph
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
Families And Households: Headship And Co-Residence, Zeinab Khedr, Laila El Zeini
Families And Households: Headship And Co-Residence, Zeinab Khedr, Laila El Zeini
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
Frameworks For Studying Families In The 21st Century, Carol B. Stack
Frameworks For Studying Families In The 21st Century, Carol B. Stack
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This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …
Islamic Law And Gender: Revisiting The Tradition, Judith E. Tucker
Islamic Law And Gender: Revisiting The Tradition, Judith E. Tucker
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The second of four issues, this volume covers social history in the Middle East. Contributors include: Khaled Fahmy, Peter gran, Joseph Massad, Martina Rieker, Judith E. Tucker, Horst Unbehaum
A Mirror Of Political Culture In Contemporary Egypt: Divisions And Debates Among Women Activists, Nadje Sadig Al-Ali
A Mirror Of Political Culture In Contemporary Egypt: Divisions And Debates Among Women Activists, Nadje Sadig Al-Ali
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The fourth of four volumes, this volume covers contemporary political and social issues in Egypt. The contributors include: Mona Abaza, Nadje Sadeg al-Ali, Iman Hamdy, Noha el-Mikawy, Reem Saad.
Family Planning To Reproduction Health, Women To Gender: Small Steps In A Circle, Hania Sholkamy
Family Planning To Reproduction Health, Women To Gender: Small Steps In A Circle, Hania Sholkamy
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The second of two issues, this volume covers aspects of Egyptian society. Contributors include: Donald Cole, Soraya Altorki, Asef Bayat, Eric Denis, Enid Hill, Ziad Bahaeddin, Malak Rouchdy, Linda Herrera, Jim Napoli, Hussein Amin, Mahmoud al-Lozy, Cynthia Nelson, and Shahnaz Rouse.
The Women's Question: New Directions Of Inquiry And Action: Roundtable Discussion, Cynthia Nelson, Shahnaz Rouse
The Women's Question: New Directions Of Inquiry And Action: Roundtable Discussion, Cynthia Nelson, Shahnaz Rouse
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The second of two issues, this volume covers aspects of Egyptian society. Contributors include: Donald Cole, Soraya Altorki, Asef Bayat, Eric Denis, Enid Hill, Ziad Bahaeddin, Malak Rouchdy, Linda Herrera, Jim Napoli, Hussein Amin, Mahmoud al-Lozy, Cynthia Nelson, and Shahnaz Rouse.
Different Approaches To Violence Against Women, Aida Seif El Dawla
Different Approaches To Violence Against Women, Aida Seif El Dawla
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The second of two issues, this volume covers aspects of Egyptian society. Contributors include: Donald Cole, Soraya Altorki, Asef Bayat, Eric Denis, Enid Hill, Ziad Bahaeddin, Malak Rouchdy, Linda Herrera, Jim Napoli, Hussein Amin, Mahmoud al-Lozy, Cynthia Nelson, and Shahnaz Rouse.
Reconceptualizing Research And Policy: International Gender Discourses: Private Comparative Research Agendas And Methodologies- The Middle East And The United States, Sondra Hale
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Keynote Address: Feminist Studies : Relevance For Scholarship And Social Equity In Arab Societies, Soheir A. Morsy
Keynote Address: Feminist Studies : Relevance For Scholarship And Social Equity In Arab Societies, Soheir A. Morsy
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Introduction: Why A Gender/Women's Studies Program At The American University In Cairo?, Cynthia Nelson, Soraya Altorki
Introduction: Why A Gender/Women's Studies Program At The American University In Cairo?, Cynthia Nelson, Soraya Altorki
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Assessing Gender/Women's Studies: A Comparative Perspective -- Women's Studies Programs: The Middle East In Context, Nahla Abdo
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Women's Studies In The Middle East: Some Problems And Prospects, Haleh Afshar
Women's Studies In The Middle East: Some Problems And Prospects, Haleh Afshar
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Discussion, Lila Abu Lughod
Discussion, Lila Abu Lughod
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Discussion, Shahnaz Rouse
Discussion, Shahnaz Rouse
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Women Studies Program In Palestine: Between Criticism And New Vision (Appendix: Case Studies From Palestine And Lebanon), Eileen Kuttab
Women Studies Program In Palestine: Between Criticism And New Vision (Appendix: Case Studies From Palestine And Lebanon), Eileen Kuttab
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
The Institute For Women's Studies In The Arab World: The Natural Outcome Of The First Women's College In The Middle East, Mona Khalaf
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Open Discussion (Arab Regional Women’S Studies Workshop), Haleh Afshar, Boutheina Cheriet, Shahnaz Rouse, Barbara Ibrahim, Seteney Shamy
Open Discussion (Arab Regional Women’S Studies Workshop), Haleh Afshar, Boutheina Cheriet, Shahnaz Rouse, Barbara Ibrahim, Seteney Shamy
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The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.
Women And Work In Egypt, Earl L. Sullivan
Women And Work In Egypt, Earl L. Sullivan
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This brief study of the role of women in the labor force of Egypt has occupied my time and attention, off and on, for about two years. While I alone am responsible for the final result, a number of people have helped reduce its deficiencies in one way or another and I owe each of them a special debt. Matilda Toma and Nadia Hanna each typed parts of the paper and Edith Dimond prepared the final manuscript for publication. Adel Labban helped in some of the early stages of data collection and Soha Abdel Kadar, Raymond Baker, Kareen Aboul Kheir …
Women And The New International Economic Order, Karima Korayem
Women And The New International Economic Order, Karima Korayem
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The objective of this paper is to examine the impact of the New International Economic Order (NIEO) on women in the Arab World. We shall discuss this impact in two steps: First, the implications of the NIEO for the economies of the Arab countries. Second, and on the basis of that, the impact of the NIEO on the educational and employment profiles of Arab women. However, to find out what effect the NIEO will have on the educational and employment profiles of Arab women, one should first get acquainted with these profiles as they stand. Therefore, the paper will be …
Changing Women In A Changing Society: The Study Of Emergent Consciousness Of Young Women In The City Of Akhmim In Upper Egypt, Hoda Youssef Fahmy
Changing Women In A Changing Society: The Study Of Emergent Consciousness Of Young Women In The City Of Akhmim In Upper Egypt, Hoda Youssef Fahmy
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We present in this issue of The Cairo Papers a broad spectrum of articles dealing with the children of Egypt and their families; each article has a research base in the real world of childhood and each in its own way suggests trends for further work in both research and applied areas in child development. Ciaccio's paper consists of an integrated set of recommendations based on action-oriented research sponsored by UNICEF- it is clear from a reading of his paper that the International Year of The Child is not simply another 'UN year' but rather a point of departure from …
Women In Development: The Intergrated Care Project For Primary School Children, Saneya A.W. Saleh, Suzanne H. Moubarak
Women In Development: The Intergrated Care Project For Primary School Children, Saneya A.W. Saleh, Suzanne H. Moubarak
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We present in this issue of The Cairo Papers a broad spectrum of articles dealing with the children of Egypt and their families; each article has a research base in the real world of childhood and each in its own way suggests trends for further work in both research and applied areas in child development. Ciaccio's paper consists of an integrated set of recommendations based on action-oriented research sponsored by UNICEF- it is clear from a reading of his paper that the International Year of The Child is not simply another 'UN year' but rather a point of departure from …