Egypt’s women were on the front line of protests in Tahrir Square that led to the ousting of former President Hosni Mubarak, but they are becoming increasingly concerned that they are being sidelined as a new Egypt takes shape.
There are fewer women in the cabinet than under Mr Mubarak.
It is not clear whether there will be a women’s quota in the new parliament as there was in the old. Women say the country’s military rulers are overlooking them as they plan the new order…
“We expected this revolution is going to include women as much as it includes men, in terms of liberty, in terms of equality, in terms of social justice. Apparently it is not.”
Islamism:
Others women’s activists fear even worse – the increasing power of Islamists, forcing women back into a subservient role.
Gender studies expert Shaza Abdul-Latif said that would be a “nightmare”.
“I am very very worried. The main problem is the religious parties that are suddenly appearing,” she said.
“They look at us as if we are not Egyptians and we don’t have religion.”
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