The Modern State and the Challenges of Women's: Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Softcover

Almana, Aziza Abdulaziz; المانع, عزيزة

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6038599037 ISBN 13: 9786038599037

Verlag: Madarek Company for Publishing and Distribution, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

The Modern State and the Challenges of Women's Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Aziza Abdulaziz Almana is a groundbreaking study of the evolution of women's roles and opportunities within Saudi Arabia's modern state framework. The book examines the historical, social, and cultural challenges that have shaped women's education, employment, and social participation from the early 20th century to the present day .

Through seven detailed chapters, Almana analyzes obstacles such as gender bias in cultural and historical sources, social exclusion, resistance to female education, and barriers in the workplace. She highlights landmark reforms, policy initiatives, and social programs that have enabled Saudi women to achieve academic, professional, and economic empowerment. The book also situates these developments in the broader context of Saudi Vision 2030, exploring the strategies and commitments necessary to sustain progress .

Drawing on historical documents, newspapers, and contemporary research, this work combines empirical analysis with vivid storytelling to illustrate how Saudi women overcame societal resistance to access education and professional careers. Almana emphasizes the interplay between tradition and modernization, detailing both the societal challenges and the transformative successes that define women's development in the Kingdom today.

This book is ideal for researchers, policymakers, educators, and general readers interested in gender studies, Middle Eastern development, social reform, and women's empowerment. It serves as both a historical record and a practical reference for understanding the complex dynamics of women's integration into modern state structures.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Madarek Company for Publishing and Distribution
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 6038599037
• ISBN 13: 9786038599037
• Einband: Paperback
• Anzahl der Seiten: 268
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