1970s Quote by Jamal Khashoggi
“In the 1970s, the only places on the Arabian Peninsula where women were working outside the home or school were Kuwait and Bahrain.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Gulf Women Employment, 2015
In the 1970s, only Kuwait and Bahrain employed women outside home or school.
In simple terms: Limited Gulf nations allowed women work then.
Key Takeaway
Advocate broader female workforce participation.
Themes
gender
history
regional studies
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
historical
policy
When to use this quote
- policy
- education
- employment law
Key Concepts
women’s labor
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What drove early Gulf gender equality?
- How can other regions learn from Kuwait/Bahrain?
A Different Perspective
Cultural barriers persist today.
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