Nasser Eddin, Nof (2011) The intersectionality of class and gender : women's economic activities in east and west Amman. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

This research is based on a comparative study between East and West
Amman women in terms of economic activity. Amman is a patriarchal society and
this research explains the prevalent patriarchal structures that influence women’s
economic activities and experiences and how these patriarchal structures operate
differently depending on class. This research adopts an intersectional approach to
gender and class to provide us with a more comprehensive understanding of
women’s experiences in relation to economic activity. The study sheds light on the
fact that class in Jordan is very much related to place of residence, and the
differences between East and West Amman are very influential in determining
women’s experiences. It is meant to explore the views and attitudes towards
women’s economic activities, and the different views between East and West
Amman, and between men and women. Moreover, this research explores the factors
that influence women’s economic activities and how these factors are different
amongst women themselves. This research also identifies the strategies adopted by
women to deal with patriarchy- resistance, negotiation and accommodation-and
how those strategies differ depending on class. The data for this research was
collected through interviews with 18 women, nine from East and nine from West
Amman, economically active and inactive. The research also made use of 164
questionnaires completed by both men and women from East and West Amman.
The questionnaire aimed to provide us with data showing class differences between
East and West Amman, and was also used to provide us with the attitudes and
views towards women’s and men’s economic activities.

Item Type:	Thesis or Dissertation (PhD)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Women -- Jordan -- Amman -- Economic conditions, Women -- Jordan -- Amman -- Social conditions, Social classes -- Jordan -- Amman, Patriarchy -- Jordan -- Amman, Women -- Employment -- Jordan -- Amman, Work and family -- Jordan -- Amman
Official Date:	February 2011
Dates:	Date Event February 2011 Submitted
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Department of Sociology
Thesis Type:	PhD
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Charles, Nickie
Sponsors:	Jāmiʻat Bīr Zayt [Birzeit University]; Gender Economic Research and Policy Analysis (GERPA); CAWTAR (Organization)
Extent:	v, 331 leaves : maps, charts.
Language:	eng

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