Abstract:Using Komter's theory of hidden gender power in marriage, we explore how young Qatari women's aspirations are influenced by their parents, future husbands, and the internalization of social norms about gender dynamics. Using use a convenience sample of 28 interviews with Qatari women, ages 18 to 25 years old and attending university in Qatar, we explore the ways in which women acquiesce to or resist the gendered barriers they face to fulfilling their aspirations for education and career. Interviews were conduc… Show more
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