1. Women’s Rights
By: Liz Moore Lily Wood

2. Literacy Rates Women in US: 99%
Women in Afghanistan: 24.2% (Men is 52%)
Women in Pakistan: 62% (average for all countries)
Women in Jordan: 98% (One of best countries for women)

3. Education
More women in Universities than men in ⅔ of Middle Eastern Countries
Make up only 25% of Labor Force

4. Ladies’ Attire Headscarves not required: Afghanistan Bangladesh Egypt
Iran
Jordan
Lebanon
Pakistan
Somalia
Exception:
Syria: banned on University

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7. A Woman’s Status in Family and Life
Most middle eastern countries:
Women take care of children and clean the house.
Make some decisions pertaining to the children.
Men may have up to four wives.
Men make all other decisions and make money for the family.

8. Occupation That Women Can Have
Most Countries: BAD
Recent Changes in Saudi Arabia:
Recent Economic Woes encourage women to join work force

9. Women’s Restrictions
In Saudi Arabia:
Women can't: drive a car, try on clothes while shopping, compete in sports, go swimming, wear clothes or makeup that ¨shows off their beauty, or vote.
Women rape victims can be charged with a crime while the rapist will remain free of consequence. They can be charged for leaving the house without a male,for being alone with unrelated male, or for getting pregnant afterwards.
Women are only considered half a witness
Female genital mutilation is still very common

11. Citations ccn.org Cia.gov https://www.wilsoncenter.org
ccn.org
Cia.gov