This book explores gender as a socio-cultural construct shaped by historical, religious, and institutional forces in Arab contexts. Traces the evolution of gender concepts, from ancient civilizations and philosophical roots to modern feminist movements, highlighting how societal norms-not biology-define roles and inequalities between men and women. It emphasizes that gender justice and equality are essential for human development and sustainable progress, advocating for reforms in education, law, and cultural attitudes.Examines Islam's perspective on gender, clarifying that the religion...

This book explores the integration of emotional and social development within Arab educational systems. The book argues that effective education transcends academics, nurturing empathy, communication, and self-awareness. Rooted in psychological theories and CASEL's five SEL competencies-self-awareness, self-management, social skills, responsible decision-making, and social awareness-it connects global research to regional challenges such as conflict, social isolation, and traditional teaching methods. This book highlights SEL's transformative role in enhancing students' academic performance,...