The real lives of Doha's housewives
Qatar has plans to level the gender playing field, but how is that working out for women?
Ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, Salma El-Wardany travels to Doha to find out what women have to say about their lives in this strict patriarchal society. Qatar has a grand national vision to level the gender playing field by 2030. How is that working out for women in their everyday lives?
Salma is Muslim, half-Egyptian, a passionate advocate for women's rights and sceptical about the freedom Qatari women have. Around 70% of Qatari graduates are women with increasing numbers of them excelling in their careers. However the guardianship system means many aspects of their lives are controlled by men. This includes decisions on who they marry, where they study and if they can travel abroad. In Doha Salma meets young women, mothers, athletes, business owners and academics, to hear from them about their opportunities, careers and freedom. Will she be surprised by what she discovers?
This programme has been edited since originally broadcast.
Producer: Miriam Williamson
(Photo: Salma El-Wardany (R) with Shaikha Ali Al-Marri (L) at the National Museum. Credit: Miriam Williamson)
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