This paper sheds light on women's reality and status internationally and in Arab societies in particular. In order to dismantle;; comprehend and explore this concept this paper tracks the history of women's reality;; the whereabouts of its inception as well as the range of its influence;; highlighting its significance and content. Additionally the paper explores its boundaries and the scientific and methodological issues that may arise from tackling the gender issue.
This study sheds light on opportunities available to women in the field of leadership and decision- making in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It explores the main challenges impeding women's advancement;; especially the debate over the role of the Provisional Election Law for 2010 in achieving the concepts of citizenship;; and equal opportunities for all male and female Jordanians. In order to answer the research questions;; the study analyzed historical and legal documents.