Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions

Thesis (M.A.) -- Interdisciplinary Gender Studies, May 2024.

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Main Author: Bitar, Khuloud (author)
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Published: 2024
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https://doi.org/10.26756/th.2023.704
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2024-09-11T10:14:56Z
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Sex role -- Political aspects
Sex role -- Religious aspects
Gender identity -- Lebanon
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spelling Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the PerceptionsBitar, KhuloudSex role -- Lebanon -- Case studiesSex role -- Political aspectsSex role -- Religious aspectsGender identity -- LebanonLebanese American University -- DissertationsDissertations, AcademicThesis (M.A.) -- Interdisciplinary Gender Studies, May 2024.This thesis examines people’s perceptions of gender in Lebanon across three university campuses and the factors that shaped these perceptions through an intersectional lens. Utilizing Foucault’s theories on knowledge and power and queer theory, the research aims to understand where gender perceptions originate and how gender is viewed. The methodology applied in this research relies on a qualitative approach through semi-structured interviews. Key findings reveal that there are three main points of view concerning gender perceptions: a female/male binary view, a social constructionist point of view, and a group that labels any non-conforming gender identity as an identity that exists in a “third space”. Also, this research explores the intersectional factors of language, education, religion and politics and their effect on how gender is perceived. The study reveals that the intersection of religion and politics has the greatest impact on gender perceptions, while also acknowledging the essential role of the Arabic language and its influence, as well as the significant impact of education by focusing on MEPI scholarships. Overall, this study succeeds in filling gaps in gender research concerning Lebanon by documenting the perceptions of sample of Lebanese individuals and the aspects that influence people as they form their opinions about gender and gendered-related topics. This thesis pushes towards adopting more contextualized approaches through using the Arabic language and addressing gendered topics based on the priorities present in our societies.1 online resource (xi, 88 leaves): col. ill.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 77-82)Lebanese American University2024-09-11T10:14:56Z2024-09-11T10:14:56Z20242024-05-14Thesisinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesishttp://hdl.handle.net/10725/16100https://doi.org/10.26756/th.2023.704http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/thesis.phpeninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:laur.lau.edu.lb:10725/161002024-12-11T07:31:44Z
spellingShingle Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions
Bitar, Khuloud
Sex role -- Lebanon -- Case studies
Sex role -- Political aspects
Sex role -- Religious aspects
Gender identity -- Lebanon
Lebanese American University -- Dissertations
Dissertations, Academic
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title Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions
title_full Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions
title_fullStr Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions
title_full_unstemmed Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions
title_short Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions
title_sort Gender Perceptions in Lebanon: A Case Study of how Gender is Perceived in Lebanon and the Factors that Influence the Perceptions
topic Sex role -- Lebanon -- Case studies
Sex role -- Political aspects
Sex role -- Religious aspects
Gender identity -- Lebanon
Lebanese American University -- Dissertations
Dissertations, Academic
url http://hdl.handle.net/10725/16100
https://doi.org/10.26756/th.2023.704
http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/thesis.php