Jordan may be viewed in the West as a moderate U.S. ally with a telegenic queen who, for many, epitomizes the modern, progressive Arab woman. However when it comes to elections, women are marginalized and the parliament is dominated by rural tribesmen who oppose many of the reforms women's rights activists are demanding.
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Jordan may be viewed in the West as a moderate U.S. ally with a telegenic queen who, for many, epitomizes the modern, progressive Arab woman. However when it comes to elections, women are marginalized and the parliament is dominated by rural tribesmen who oppose many of the reforms women's rights activists are demanding.
For more information, please visit The Canadian Press.