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Attitudes toward women working are shifting

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Jordan has one of the lowest workforce participation rates in the world.

“People think us incapable of doing such work just because we are women,” said Ra’eda, 47. By now, she is used to skepticism and even “mockery” about her abilities as a plumber, but is proud that it is “replaced by shock at my skill” once people see her work. - MCC.GOV

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