The Participation of Women in the Labor Force of Saudi Arabia

• Main Author: Al-Oteiby, Mohammed K.
• Other Authors: Dorse, Alvin C.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: North Texas State University 1982
• Subjects: women in the work force; Saudi Arabia; Saudi women
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503927/

Saudi Arabia is affected by the dominant culture of the Arabic Islamic nations, and Islam exerts a strong influence on all. aspects of Saudi society, including women's participation in the kingdom's labor force. Chapter I of this thesis deals with Arabian women in general, and Chapter II surveys the past and present roles of Saudi women. Chapter III enumerates obstacles hindering women's full participation in the Saudi labor force; Chapter IV presents information on the people of Saudi Arabia, concentrating upon its large population of foreign workers; and Chapter V surveys the women currently employed in the kingdom's public, private, and agricultural sectors. Chapter VI suggests means for increasing the employment of women, in accordance with Islamic tenets and mores.