The Impact of Globalisation and Higher Education on the Key Social Institutions of Marriage and Family in the UAE

The Impact of Globalisation and Higher Education on the Key Social Institutions of Marriage and Family in the UAE

This policy report examines the influence of globalisation and higher education on Emirati society, particularly on marriage and family dynamics. The report highlights the rise of mixed marriages between Emirati citizens and foreign nationals and explores the implications on national identity, fertility rates, and divorce rates. It discusses the UAE government's efforts to support Emirati women's empowerment, challenges faced by women in mixed marriages, and the evolving role of women in society. The report concludes that the UAE is making strides in promoting gender equality and emphasises the critical role Emirati women will play in shaping the nation's future.

#BY: Gina Bou Serhal, Rahaf Al Khazraji, Dr Kristian Alexander Mazzucco

#SOURCE: https://2h.ae/bQRz