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Challenges Faced By Working Women In Al Ain City

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    (Department of Geography and Urban Planning, CHSS, UAE University, Al Ain, UAE)

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We all talk of gender equality, woman empowerment and female education; but how far it has been achieved in reality. Although there are many benefits for Emirati working people, but at the same time they are facing many challenges and problems in their home and work. Working men are usually given unfair advantage in comparison to the working women. In this male dominated society, men are considered more hardworking, intelligent and better employees than women. This gender discrimination results in increased level of stress and job dissatisfaction among women. It also decreases motivation to work and commitment towards the job. The study was set to find out the challenges faced by working women in Al Ain city. This study wants to reveal exploitation of harassment and gender discrimination against working women. Researchers used quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. Questionnaire data were collected from 150 respondents. Researchers used convenience-sampling technique and used online survey. Data were analyzed and presented using SPSS and Microsoft Excel. The main findings of the study show that the majority of working women agreed that tradition is the main reason that causes these challenges. 30% of working women agreed that stereotypical portrayal of women causes challenges for working women. The results also showed that most of working women faced challenges with balancing between work and home. 25% faced challenges with children care. Additionally, there were sexual harassment, gender discrimination and challenges related to transportation. The study concluded that there are many challenges faced by many working women in Al Ain city that need solutions, so working women can work more efficiently. Therefore this study recommends that considering reviewing career models, career development advice and support, with the aim of developing an age and gender sensitive approach to career progression in the institution will be a viable solution

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  • Abul Salam ˆ—, 2016. "Challenges Faced By Working Women In Al Ain City," International Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Dr. Mohammad Hamad Al-khresheh, vol. 2(5), pages 189-197.
    • Handle: RePEc:apa:ijhass:2016:p:189-197
    DOI: 10.20469/ijhss.2.20005-5
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