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Women shattering job barriers

Posted on Sunday, 16th August 2009

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Al Ain: Working Emirati women appear to be more satisfied with teaching and administrative positions rather than regular office jobs, said research that recommends high-quality career information be made available to them.
 
The countrywide study, conducted by a UAE University (UAEU) sociologist, analysed various factors that have an influence on the job satisfaction of Emirati women. He collected information about the women's ages, level of education, income, type of occupation, marital status and the effects of conservatism.
 
UAE society, said the report, is in a state of flux but the state has become increasingly supportive of women in many work fields, offering wider educational opportunities...[Read full story]

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