The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women's Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. This book discusses theoretical and practical issues such as: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World.

The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women's Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. This book discusses theoretical and practical issues such as: 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 programmes in some Arab countries.