Women in the world's Muslim economies: measuring the effectiveness of empowerment
Karl Feld D3 Systems, United States
“Under the shadow of any harsh environment, a woman can yet take possession of her freedom by taking decisions that will give her unexpected happiness. This freedom is the source of the inspiration for change.” UNDP, Arab Human Development Report 2005: Towards the Rise of Women in the Arab World.
INTRODUCTION
Perhaps nowhere else in the world has the advancement of women taken such a center stage as in Muslim majority countries. Research by the United Nations has clearly demonstrated...