Abstract
Since the 1970s economic activities have become characterized by a combination of spatial dispersion and global integration, which as Sassen (1991) emphasized has created a new strategic role for major cities. Due to these changes, the â Global Cityâ , a term coined by Sassen, has emerged with certain political, economic and cultural characteristics that render it vital for the world economy. Cairo, a city with a long reputable history and acclaimed regional and continental status has been striving to acquire the â globalâ status. While there is controversy on whether Cairo has acquired this title or not, El Khishin (2003) clearly identifies the contemporary changes that have taken place in the city, with clear impacts of globalization on its various economic, political and social structures. Hence, Cairo could be identified as a city in transition to â globalâ
Department
Cynthia Nelson Institute for Gender and Women's Studies
Degree Name
MA in Gender & Women's Studies
Graduation Date
6-1-2010
Submission Date
May 2010
First Advisor
Sholkamy, Hania
Second Advisor
Sabea, Han
Extent
NA
Document Type
Master's Thesis
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APA Citation
Nassif, C.
(2010)."I aspire to walk": Egyptian working women defining threats on Cairo's public space [Master's Thesis, the American University in Cairo]. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/933
MLA Citation
Nassif, Caroline Kamel. "I aspire to walk": Egyptian working women defining threats on Cairo's public space. 2010. American University in Cairo, Master's Thesis. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/933