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The political, social and economic status of women in Jordan has varied based on the legal, traditional, cultural and religious values at the time. Women's rights and experiences in Jordan also depended on other factors, such as class, place of origin, religion, and other factors, such as family.[3] These influences also vary by region, with the Bedouins, Druze, and Chechen peoples each having their own distinct cultural practices and habits. In recent years, there have been significant changes in women's participation in politics, as well as increased involvement in the arts and sports. In the Global Gender Gap index, Jordan was ranked 131 out of 156 countries in 2021.[4] This includes economic participation and opportunities, labour force participation, and wage inequality for similar work.[4]
The women's rights movement in Jordan has a long and rich history, with organizations such as the Jordanian Women's Union advocating for women's education, political rights, and legal reforms. In recent years, Jordan has introduced legal reforms aimed at improving women's rights, although significant barriers to gender equality remain in the workforce.[5]
Violence against women is still a major problem in Jordan, with domestic violence, sexual harassment, and honor killings prevalent in some communities. Efforts to address this issue have been hampered by a lack of legal protections and a culture of impunity for perpetrators.[6]
^General Framework for Gender Equality in Jordan(PDF) (Report). Economic & Social Council of Jordan and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). 2022. pp. 8–10.
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