• The complex dynamics of household labour and women's empowerment in Qatar 

      Umar, Sharique; Karbon, Wajdan ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      The Gulf region has experienced a significant increase in the employment of female domestic workers, commonly known as "maids," from developing countries in Africa and Asia. In a state like Qatar, which boasts one of the ...
    • The Disability Price Tag in Qatar 

      Shaban, Sabika; Amin, Hira ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      At the intersection of age and ability, children with disabilities (CWDs) have historically been considered a highly vulnerable group. Managing disabilities is a complex endeavor, requiring a support system that encompasses, ...
    • The Family Role of Young Saudi Men in Transforming Kingdom : Case Studies from the Regions 

      Thompson, Mark C. ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      Women's empowerment, widespread entertainment, and a breakdown of gender segregation: in much of international reporting and academic literature, these exemplify the 'new Saudi Arabia' freed from the more restrictive ...
    • The Gulf dream: A study of Representation of Arab and Indian Family in Malayalam Cinema 

      Ahmed, Nehal ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      The extensive migration of labour from India to the Gulf states has brought about notable shifts in Indian society, encompassing social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions. Malayalis from the state of Kerala, a ...
    • The Impact of Personal Communication Technology on the Family Interaction and Wellbeing in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Analysis 

      AlGhalib, Saddiga ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      A strong and healthy familial bond contributes to an individual's wellbeing and happiness. Positive family support at different stages of life is crucial to having a sense of belonging, improved self-esteem and self-worth, ...
    • The painters of modern life. Family, family roles and space in the first generation of contemporary Qatari painters 

      Alonso, Javier Guirado ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      In the 1970s, a group of Qatari artists started to depict the changes in livelihoods in the country since the 1960s. These group of artists, better exemplified by the Three Friends (Youssef Ahmad, Mohammed Ali Abdullah, ...
    • Western resident families in the Gulf: the UAE case study 

      Kamøy, Kristin ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      National families in the Gulf make up a minority of the population but they often come across as a model for how non-Arab resident family's structure their lives in the Gulf. The national Gulf family model is frequently ...
    • Women's Experiences of Family Law and Family Justice Processes in Qatar - Findings of an Empirical Study 

      Akhtar, Rajnaara ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      This paper will provide an overview of the findings of a DIFI funded study, titled An Empirical Study of Women's Marriage and Divorce Experiences in Qatar, in which 40 women participants were engaged in semi-structured ...
    • Young Arab Families in the UAE: Renegotiating Gender Roles and Expectations in Marriage 

      Cosmano, Ivana ( Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University , 2023 , Conference Paper)
      This paper explores the shifting dynamics of family life among newly married Jordanian couples residing in the United Arab Emirates. It employs interdisciplinary modes of analysis, including sociology, gender and masculinity ...