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An assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary Egypt
Although the Egyptian constitution states that all Egyptians are equal before the law and equal in rights and duties, many gender inequalities existed before and continue to exist after the Egyptian 2011 revolution. One approach to creating gender equality is Gender Mainstreaming. This approach aims...
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| description | Although the Egyptian constitution states that all Egyptians are equal before the law and equal in rights and duties, many gender inequalities existed before and continue to exist after the Egyptian 2011 revolution. One approach to creating gender equality is Gender Mainstreaming. This approach aims to achieve gender equality through governments and institutions, asking them to assess the implications and consider the needs and experiences of both men and women in any planned action, legislation, policy or program. This study examines how Gender Mainstreaming has been implemented in Egypt, the challenges it has faced, the opportunities available for further implementation, and its potential for achieving the goal of gender equality in the face of the political and social changes taking place in post- revolutionary Egypt. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with gender consultants and gender focal points in international and national non-governmental organizations, human rights and feminist organizations, and governmental institutions. The research questions addressed in this study were: 1) How has Gender Mainstreaming been implemented before and after the revolution? 2) Has Gender Mainstreaming been effective at promoting gender equality? 3) What are the challenges and opportunities of Gender Mainstreaming as it has been implemented in Egypt? And 4) what is the potential for implementing Gender Mainstreaming in post-revolutionary Egypt? The results of this research show that Gender Mainstreaming has potential and needs to be implemented in post-revolutionary Egypt, especially with the rise of conservatism and the changes occurring in the political and social systems, so that gender issues and womenâ s needs will not be ignored. However, Gender Mainstreaming will not be effective unless the appropriate environment and prerequisites are in place. These prerequisites are 1) having the political will for implementation, 2) accountability, 3) involvement of men in the process, 4) reaching consensus with stakeholders about the definition of gender equality, 5) applying a culturally sensitive model, and 6) using other approaches that also aim at empowering women and ask for womenâ s rights. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1894 An assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary Egypt Shash, Farah Although the Egyptian constitution states that all Egyptians are equal before the law and equal in rights and duties, many gender inequalities existed before and continue to exist after the Egyptian 2011 revolution. One approach to creating gender equality is Gender Mainstreaming. This approach aims to achieve gender equality through governments and institutions, asking them to assess the implications and consider the needs and experiences of both men and women in any planned action, legislation, policy or program. This study examines how Gender Mainstreaming has been implemented in Egypt, the challenges it has faced, the opportunities available for further implementation, and its potential for achieving the goal of gender equality in the face of the political and social changes taking place in post- revolutionary Egypt. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with gender consultants and gender focal points in international and national non-governmental organizations, human rights and feminist organizations, and governmental institutions. The research questions addressed in this study were: 1) How has Gender Mainstreaming been implemented before and after the revolution? 2) Has Gender Mainstreaming been effective at promoting gender equality? 3) What are the challenges and opportunities of Gender Mainstreaming as it has been implemented in Egypt? And 4) what is the potential for implementing Gender Mainstreaming in post-revolutionary Egypt? The results of this research show that Gender Mainstreaming has potential and needs to be implemented in post-revolutionary Egypt, especially with the rise of conservatism and the changes occurring in the political and social systems, so that gender issues and womenâ s needs will not be ignored. However, Gender Mainstreaming will not be effective unless the appropriate environment and prerequisites are in place. These prerequisites are 1) having the political will for implementation, 2) accountability, 3) involvement of men in the process, 4) reaching consensus with stakeholders about the definition of gender equality, 5) applying a culturally sensitive model, and 6) using other approaches that also aim at empowering women and ask for womenâ s rights. 2012-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/895 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1894/viewcontent/Farah_20Shash_2c_20Thesis_20Final_2022_20July_202012.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Egypt Revolutions |
| spellingShingle | Egypt Revolutions Shash, Farah An assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary Egypt |
| title | An assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary Egypt |
| title_full | An assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary Egypt |
| title_fullStr | An assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | An assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary Egypt |
| title_short | An assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary Egypt |
| title_sort | assessment of the use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality in pre and post 2011 revolutionary egypt |
| topic | Egypt Revolutions |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/895 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1894/viewcontent/Farah_20Shash_2c_20Thesis_20Final_2022_20July_202012.pdf |
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