Women’s Rights in Jordan

21 Jul 2024

Theocracy, neocolonialism, and gender apartheid in Jordan

by Srinu | posted in: Blog, Guest Writer | 0

“Women and LGBTQIA+ persons in Jordan face intersectional discrimination enabled by theocratic dictatorship, colonial legacies, and neocolonialism.” Author: Samar Zughool (2024), MSc, political scientist, Intercultural researcher, and manager of intercultural programs. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has a monarchy constitution … Continued

17 Apr 2024

Theocracy and the Violation of Women’s Rights in Jordan

by Srinu | posted in: Blog, Blog, Gostujoče pero, Guest Writer, Interviews, Intervju | 0

According to Article 195 of the Jordanian Penal Code, criticizing the nice king in any way is considered a crime of “lèse-majesté” and carries a punishment of one to three years in prison. Under this misogynist monarchy, women in Sharia … Continued