The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women‎'‎s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997‎.‎ This book discusses theoretical and practical issues such as‎:‎ the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World‎;‎ rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues‎;‎ and comparing gender programmes in some Arab countries‎.‎