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Lebanon > Economic and Educational Status of Women

Key findings on women and men’s economic and educational status are analyzed based on data from the SWMENA survey in Lebanon. Data results show that in Lebanon, women's labor force participation is significantly below that of men, with only 37% of women reporting having worked for pay in the last week compared to 78% of men. The section on education status identifies demographic information and responses regarding educational attainment,  aspirations, and top fields of study - which include Business Administration, Hard Sciences, and Art and Design. It presents data on women working for pay, detailing their job descriptions and field of work.  Also included is an analysis of women’s economic status, focusing on employment and benefit trends and monthly income.  

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