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Which country in the Middle East has made most progress in achiving gender equality?

I mean, equal voting rights, social freedom and equality of opportunity at the workplace.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    israel. the arab nations have many restictions due to cultural and religious beliefs. some have more ,some less. arabia is somtimes considered the most progressive, but egypt is also somewhat progressive where women are concerned. they are the two more mdernistic nations, though others are moving in that direction, while others are moving backward.

  • 1 decade ago

    The UAE (United Arab Emirates) has made the most progress, as they are truly breaking away from some very severe Arab traditions in terms of gender. They have made great strides in regards to equal voting rights, social freedom and equality opportunity in the workplace.

    See the following for an example:

    http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfi...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The Emirates

  • 1 decade ago

    IRAN

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  • 1 decade ago

    Israel.

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