This book provides an investigation into the gender dynamics of the Arab Spring as it unfolded in North Africa. It covers issues such as gender legislation in the post-revolution period, sexual harassment, gender activism, politics and the female body, women and Islamist movements, state feminism, women and political economy, and women’s rights in the context of political transitions. Chapters on Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Egypt are written by specialist and activists from those countries.
This book sheds light on issues impeding the advancement of women’s rights post Arab Spring, such as patriarchy, barriers to women’s agency in the legal and socioeconomic realms, women's access to the decision-making process, citizenship rights, and the impact of conflict on women’s status. It takes into account the diversity of the Arab world and presents comparative analyses from places including the United Arab Emirates, Syria, Egypt, and Tunisia.