Egypt is one of the most patriarchal countries in the world. 90% of men say that ‘a woman should tolerate violence to keep the family together’. 70% of women concur. Entrenched sexism perpetuates female seclusion and thereby obstructs female solidarity. Women who speak out continue to be punished, under patriarchal authoritarianism.
I have learned so much from your posts. I love the data-rich analysis. I have a question: isn’t the term ”male honor” very biassed by patriarchal thinking? Isn’t ”male insecurity” a more accurate word? Wouldn’t the use of the term ”male insecurity” instead of ”male honor” possibly have an eroding effect on this way of thinking in highly patriarchical societies?
Excellent work, as always. But given this, "Given weak job-creation and low available earnings, there is little pecuniary incentive for female employment." why not explore the importance of liberalizing the economy to accelerate job creation?
Sadly I'm not surprised that the social media initiative failed. But over time, if there was a rapidly growing economy with associated wage growth and increased female labor force participation, I'd expect gender attitudes to change.
Some time ago I was comparing the claim that education improved conditions for women vs. labor force participation. Egypt stood out as having highly educated women for its stage of development but very low labor force participation. Education of women without labor force participation (and thus financial and social independence for women) is weak sauce.
Makes you think. I would've imagined it was more similar to perhaps Morocco or other Mediterranean African countries. But it would appear Morocco has been evolving towards more openness instead.
Also, how can you really break away from that? How do you even fathom you want to break away from that? it's like they're stuck in a feedback loop.
I have learned so much from your posts. I love the data-rich analysis. I have a question: isn’t the term ”male honor” very biassed by patriarchal thinking? Isn’t ”male insecurity” a more accurate word? Wouldn’t the use of the term ”male insecurity” instead of ”male honor” possibly have an eroding effect on this way of thinking in highly patriarchical societies?
Excellent work, as always. But given this, "Given weak job-creation and low available earnings, there is little pecuniary incentive for female employment." why not explore the importance of liberalizing the economy to accelerate job creation?
Sadly I'm not surprised that the social media initiative failed. But over time, if there was a rapidly growing economy with associated wage growth and increased female labor force participation, I'd expect gender attitudes to change.
Some time ago I was comparing the claim that education improved conditions for women vs. labor force participation. Egypt stood out as having highly educated women for its stage of development but very low labor force participation. Education of women without labor force participation (and thus financial and social independence for women) is weak sauce.
The picture it paints of Egypt is so grim. So depressing.
I wonder how it compares to other coutries in similar gini levels, similar overall GDP per capita levels, with similar cultures, etc.
It’s one of the most patriarchal countries in the world, along with Iraq, but not as patriarchal as Afghanistan, Pakistan..
Makes you think. I would've imagined it was more similar to perhaps Morocco or other Mediterranean African countries. But it would appear Morocco has been evolving towards more openness instead.
Also, how can you really break away from that? How do you even fathom you want to break away from that? it's like they're stuck in a feedback loop.
What is the difference between:
"a woman sometimes deserves to be beaten"
and:
"a woman sometimes will have to tolerate violence"
I see that a lower percentage endorses explicit beatings but couldn't the violence described by the latter question also include physical abuse?