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Gender and Politics in the Middle East

Across the Middle East, large gender gaps exist in levels of political activity, voter turnout, and the likelihood of being elected.

by Marc Lynch and Lindsay Benstead

published by

Project on Middle East Political Science

on January 28, 2016

Source: Project on Middle East Political Science

Lindsay J. Benstead, speaking with Carnegie’s Marc Lynch, discussed the role of women in politics in the Middle East and opportunities for improving political participation and employment opportunities for women in the region.

This interview originally appeared at the Project on Middle East Political Science.

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