Political and socio-economic change in the Middle East and North Africa
Subtitle: gender perspectives and survival strategies
By: edited by Roksana Bahramitash and Hadi Salehi Esfahani
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 202
ISBN-13: 9781137490698
Subjects: Social conditions; Arab Spring, 2010-; Economic conditions; Economic aspects; Women
Description: "Political and Socio-Economic Change in the Middle East and North Africa examines shortcomings of the economic development policies in the region before and after the Arab uprisings. Many MENA countries tried to pursue neoliberal policies to boost economic growth. However, the outcome was associated with rising and disproportionate unemployment among youth and women. The focal point of the book is the role of gender and the ways in which policies translate into economic outcomes. Particular attention is paid to women's entrepreneurship, especially as owners of small and medium enterprises, which, as the authors argue, can potentially reduce unemployment and poverty for the population as a whole. The book offers perspectives on wholesome policies that take account of issues concerning gender and youth and, thus, contribute to lower unemployment and reduced poverty and inequity"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.