Gender Salience and Political Interests of Women in the 2011 Tunisian Revolution

This thesis explores the role of women and their rights in the 2011 Tunisian Revolution, examining how women navigated their gender identity and political interests during the uprising. The study analyzes survey data from the Arab Barometer and interviews with Tunisian women to understand their perspectives on the Revolution and their political motivations. It highlights how the Revolution prompted activism among women and how the intersection of various identities influenced their participation. The research concludes that the Revolution led to a shift in mobilization and solidified gender rights for Tunisian women, particularly through the context of their legal rights with the Code of Personal Status.