Women status within the complexity of Tunisian society in post revolution
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| Kulcsszavak: | Gender Női egyenjogúság Társadalom Tunézia |
| Online Access: | http://dolgozattar.uni-bge.hu/10297 |
| Abstract: | This research explores the status of women within the complexity of Tunisian society after the revolution. In fact, after the independence of Tunisia, in 1956, the first president Habib Bourguiba adopted the Personal Status Code in which women’s rights are clearly displayed. Besides, according to this code, polygamy and repudiation were abolished, abortion became allowed and women considered Tunisian citizens who enjoy the same rights as Tunisian men. Tunisia is a complex society. This complexity displayed through the social, economic and political changes and outcomes throughout its history which are briefly explained in this research. These changes have deep impacts on the status of women within the Tunisian society and especially on the political changes which shape the women’s identity in Tunisia. In comparison to other Arab countries, Tunisia has long possessed the women’s rights foundation that has made it a leader in the Arab world concerning this issue. It influenced and inspired many countries in the region to follow its steps. Following the popular uprising against the tyranny of the second president of Tunisia, Zin El Abidine Ben Ali, women’s rights were one of the main topics that were raised during Tunisia’s democratic transition. Women’s rights were debated all through the constitution drafting process. In 2012, during the constitution drafting process the question of women’s constitutional rights gained the attention of many Tunisians in all cities of the country. Heated debates between secularist and Islamist led to a serious conflict of different ideologies. Tunisia has a vibrant and collaborative civil society. Due to its strong presence, the attitude of the Islamists’ deputies concerning women’s rights text in the constitution particularly the Article 28 was significantly changed. After the Tunisian revolution, women’s role in Tunisian society enhanced more and mainly in the political sector. The number of women in the Parliament and in the Government sector has increased and for the first time in Tunisia’s history, women are candidates in the presidential elections. Therefore, women in Tunisia are playing a crucial role in the society as housewives, as academics, as activists, as politicians as farmers whether poor or rich, whether living in the rural or urban area and they are working hand in hand with men for the progress of Tunisia. |
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