No revolution for Egyptian women
Despite the political earthquake that has rid Egypt of its patriarch-in-chief, attitudes to gender remain largely the same. Now women must stand up for their ri... Read more.
Author: Marwa Rakha
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Marwa Rakha is a 36-year-old, middle-class Egyptian girl who has managed, over the past 15 years, to make three career shifts. In 1996, she graduated from the faculty of Alsun – Ain Shams University – majoring in English literature. Her first job was as a receptionist at an oil company, but shortly after she embarked on a career in marketing and public relations in the hospitality industry. Her last position was as director of marketing communications for a hotel chain known for turning moments into memories. The first major move in her life was in March 2002 when she moved out of her parents' home. But 2005 was the turning point in her career path – her first published article came out in March 2005, while the first class that she taught at American University in Cairo was in May 2005 and the first training course that I conducted was in December 2005. For three years, she juggled several careers in hotels, teaching, training, writing, and TV.
