Qatari Women, Family, and Workplace: Navigating the Domestic-Public Divide

  • Mustabshira Jannat*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter examines how Qatar’s quest for gender equality, a core goal of the Qatar National Vision 2030 (Government Communication Office. https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/about-qatar/national-vision2030/), has influenced Qatari women's participation in the labor force. Despite their academic qualifications and government initiatives, Qatari women stay underrepresented in mainstream jobs and leadership positions. Using a feminist geographic perspective, the chapter explores how patriarchy contributes to this imbalance. The concept of “gendered space” is analyzed as a key barrier while analyzing the factors like family expectations and societal norms that limit women’s roles. The chapter also investigates how Qatari women navigate these challenges by bargaining with patriarchy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGulf Studies
PublisherSpringer
Pages445-462
Number of pages18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 May 2025

Publication series

NameGulf Studies
Volume19
ISSN (Print)2662-4494
ISSN (Electronic)2662-4508

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