Educated women in the economy of Afghanistan

This book explores the contribution and representation of university women graduates in the economy of Afghanistan. Through a liberal feminist lens, the research views the socioeconomic and political dimensions of gender equality norms and women's empowerment in the country. This book further determines applicable approaches and solutions towards representation of educated women within the job market and the economy of Afghanistan in the long run. It synthesizes insights and information from different sources such as Afghan and international policy makers, university students, women with university degrees, and relevant local and international organizations in order to present a wide range of perspectives in this research study. Other factors discussed include: work qualitative measures, reduction of high rate of corruption, women in reproductive economy, the domestic role of women, and gender equity within the workforce environment.

Autorentext

Mohammad Kazem Shakib is a Fulbright student from Herat, Afghanistan. He earned his bachelor degree of Commerce from University of Pune, India in 2010. Shakib has worked with several national and international non- governmental organizations in Afghanistan for several years.