In 1970, only 10% of Arab women had jobs in Israel. Today it is around 20%. However, whilst the Jewish State has given opportunities to Arab women, cultural difficulties in their families prevent job numbers reaching the levels common in Jewish families. An interesting Bank of Israel study and highlights the further improvements (and expenditure) that the Israeli government is making.
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