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Papers by Mary Kawar

*Mary Kawar currently works as the gender and women specialist at the International

Al-Raida Journal, 1970

<jats:p>One important aspect of civil society is that which revolves around employer-worker... more <jats:p>One important aspect of civil society is that which revolves around employer-worker relations as well as the extent to which workers or employers participatein economic policies or in the various issues related to their interests and concerns. This includes the laws and regulations governing the economy, workers rights,working conditions and relations and negotiations with the employers.</jats:p>

Genre, nouvelle division internationale du travail et migrations, 2005

Cet article va porter essentiellement sur les travailleuses migrantes volontaires, dans leurs pay... more Cet article va porter essentiellement sur les travailleuses migrantes volontaires, dans leurs pays de destination. On considère souvent les migrations internationales comme un phénomène transitoire répondant à des situations temporaires de pénuries et de surplus de main-d’œuvre. Or de nombreux éléments montrent que, tout en étant en constante évolution dans sa nature, son échelle et sa composition, cette forme de mouvement de population est en fait une caractéristique structurelle importante ..

This thesis addresses two main gaps within social science research: the relative neglect of the h... more This thesis addresses two main gaps within social science research: the relative neglect of the household within general labour market theories and the relative neglect of the impact of life course changes in approaches to female labour force participation. In empirical terms, nowhere is the later gap more clear than the current research on female employment in the Middle East. Therefore, this thesis aims to identify changing female employment patterns in Jordan with particular reference to young single urban women. Unlike previous generations, women currently marry at a later age, have relatively high education levels and have access to expanding employment opportunities. The result is that women are experiencing a new life course trajectory: single employed adulthood. Given that Jordanian society has traditionally been based on rigid gender and generation hierarchies, the study explores the implications of the new trends at two main and inter-related levels: the workplace and the ...

La forte participation des femmes de 20 à 30 ans au marché de la main-d’œuvre à Amman s’explique ... more La forte participation des femmes de 20 à 30 ans au marché de la main-d’œuvre à Amman s’explique d’abord par la structure jeune de la population en général. Par ailleurs, la main-d’œuvre jordanienne est de plus en plus citadine et les nouvelles tendances de l’emploi affectent plus les femmes que les hommes. En abordant la classe d’âge des femmes de 20-30 ans, l’étude souligne leur participation proportionnellement plus importante par rapport aux femmes plus âgées et s’interroge sur les implications de ce fait pour l’avenir.The high participation of women aged 20-29 in the labour force results partly from the generally young population structure of Jordan. Furthermore, the Jordanian labour force is increasingly urban and this applies even more to females than males. In studying the 20-29 age class in the female labour force, this paper underlines their high participation as compared to older women and looks at the implications such a fact might have for the future

About the authors Mary Kawar Mary Kawar has worked at the International Labor Organization (ILO) ... more About the authors Mary Kawar Mary Kawar has worked at the International Labor Organization (ILO) for the past 15 years. Her research has focused primarily on issues related to skills and employability, employment policy, gender issues, and youth employment and migration. She had previously served as Advisor to the Jordanian Minister of Labour. Kawar has authored several papers on employment, youth, and gender. Kawar holds a PhD in Development Studies from the London School of Economics.

World of Work Report, 2015

Mary Kawar has worked at the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the past 15 years. Her r... more Mary Kawar has worked at the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the past 15 years. Her research has focused primarily on issues related to skills and employability, employment policy, gender issues, and youth employment and migration. She had previously served as Advisor to the Jordanian Minister of Labor. Mary has authored several papers on employment, youth, and gender. She holds a PhD in Development Studies from the London School of Economics.

Al-Raida Journal, 1970

There is an increasing visibility of young urban working women in Amman, Jordan. As compared to p... more There is an increasing visibility of young urban working women in Amman, Jordan. As compared to previous generations, this group is experiencing a new life cycle trajectory of single employed adulthood. Based on qualitative interviews with young women, this paper will reflect on their experiences and perceptions regarding work, social status and marriage.

The purpose of the report is to bring attention to the fact that unemployment rates are only one ... more The purpose of the report is to bring attention to the fact that unemployment rates are only one part of the problem in Lebanon and that it is important to focus on decent work in tandem with the reduction of unemployment. Decent work has been defined by the International Labour Organization and endorsed by the international community as being productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Decent work delivers a fair income, provides security in the workplace and social protection for workers and their families, encourages social integration, gives people the freedom to express their concerns, collectively organize and participate in decisions that affect their lives, and guarantees equal opportunities for all. This is what Lebanon needs today.

Andaina Revista Do Movemento Feminista Galego, 1998

World of Work Report, 2015

*Mary Kawar currently works as the gender and women specialist at the International

Al-Raida Journal, 1970

<jats:p>One important aspect of civil society is that which revolves around employer-worker... more <jats:p>One important aspect of civil society is that which revolves around employer-worker relations as well as the extent to which workers or employers participatein economic policies or in the various issues related to their interests and concerns. This includes the laws and regulations governing the economy, workers rights,working conditions and relations and negotiations with the employers.</jats:p>

Genre, nouvelle division internationale du travail et migrations, 2005

Cet article va porter essentiellement sur les travailleuses migrantes volontaires, dans leurs pay... more Cet article va porter essentiellement sur les travailleuses migrantes volontaires, dans leurs pays de destination. On considère souvent les migrations internationales comme un phénomène transitoire répondant à des situations temporaires de pénuries et de surplus de main-d’œuvre. Or de nombreux éléments montrent que, tout en étant en constante évolution dans sa nature, son échelle et sa composition, cette forme de mouvement de population est en fait une caractéristique structurelle importante ..

This thesis addresses two main gaps within social science research: the relative neglect of the h... more This thesis addresses two main gaps within social science research: the relative neglect of the household within general labour market theories and the relative neglect of the impact of life course changes in approaches to female labour force participation. In empirical terms, nowhere is the later gap more clear than the current research on female employment in the Middle East. Therefore, this thesis aims to identify changing female employment patterns in Jordan with particular reference to young single urban women. Unlike previous generations, women currently marry at a later age, have relatively high education levels and have access to expanding employment opportunities. The result is that women are experiencing a new life course trajectory: single employed adulthood. Given that Jordanian society has traditionally been based on rigid gender and generation hierarchies, the study explores the implications of the new trends at two main and inter-related levels: the workplace and the ...

La forte participation des femmes de 20 à 30 ans au marché de la main-d’œuvre à Amman s’explique ... more La forte participation des femmes de 20 à 30 ans au marché de la main-d’œuvre à Amman s’explique d’abord par la structure jeune de la population en général. Par ailleurs, la main-d’œuvre jordanienne est de plus en plus citadine et les nouvelles tendances de l’emploi affectent plus les femmes que les hommes. En abordant la classe d’âge des femmes de 20-30 ans, l’étude souligne leur participation proportionnellement plus importante par rapport aux femmes plus âgées et s’interroge sur les implications de ce fait pour l’avenir.The high participation of women aged 20-29 in the labour force results partly from the generally young population structure of Jordan. Furthermore, the Jordanian labour force is increasingly urban and this applies even more to females than males. In studying the 20-29 age class in the female labour force, this paper underlines their high participation as compared to older women and looks at the implications such a fact might have for the future

About the authors Mary Kawar Mary Kawar has worked at the International Labor Organization (ILO) ... more About the authors Mary Kawar Mary Kawar has worked at the International Labor Organization (ILO) for the past 15 years. Her research has focused primarily on issues related to skills and employability, employment policy, gender issues, and youth employment and migration. She had previously served as Advisor to the Jordanian Minister of Labour. Kawar has authored several papers on employment, youth, and gender. Kawar holds a PhD in Development Studies from the London School of Economics.

World of Work Report, 2015

Mary Kawar has worked at the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the past 15 years. Her r... more Mary Kawar has worked at the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the past 15 years. Her research has focused primarily on issues related to skills and employability, employment policy, gender issues, and youth employment and migration. She had previously served as Advisor to the Jordanian Minister of Labor. Mary has authored several papers on employment, youth, and gender. She holds a PhD in Development Studies from the London School of Economics.

Al-Raida Journal, 1970

There is an increasing visibility of young urban working women in Amman, Jordan. As compared to p... more There is an increasing visibility of young urban working women in Amman, Jordan. As compared to previous generations, this group is experiencing a new life cycle trajectory of single employed adulthood. Based on qualitative interviews with young women, this paper will reflect on their experiences and perceptions regarding work, social status and marriage.

The purpose of the report is to bring attention to the fact that unemployment rates are only one ... more The purpose of the report is to bring attention to the fact that unemployment rates are only one part of the problem in Lebanon and that it is important to focus on decent work in tandem with the reduction of unemployment. Decent work has been defined by the International Labour Organization and endorsed by the international community as being productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Decent work delivers a fair income, provides security in the workplace and social protection for workers and their families, encourages social integration, gives people the freedom to express their concerns, collectively organize and participate in decisions that affect their lives, and guarantees equal opportunities for all. This is what Lebanon needs today.

Andaina Revista Do Movemento Feminista Galego, 1998

World of Work Report, 2015