Gaza Women Fight for Female Equality - by Working as Waitresses

June 06, 2012 from Al Arabiya

Renad al-Ghouz has been working as a waitress in Gaza since she graduated from university but she continues to face many challenges as it is not common for women to work in this industry. The 24-year-old, who serves customers at al-Salam restaurant in Gaza City, says she ignores negative comments from some members in the community, but most diners at the restaurant have become used to seeing a waitress attend to them. "It is hard for a woman to work in this field. But now people are used to seeing us and it is OK," said Ghouz.

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Women in Palestine

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Gaza

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Gender equality

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Unemployment

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Waiting staff

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