Women's Hybridity and Employment in Qatar: A Case Study

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Women Hybridity in the Qatari Labor market
Introduction:
Labor force in Qatar amounted to 2.055 million economically active persons, a rise of 5%
Visa-a-vis the previous year. Most of them are males and 273 thousand are females, a 4 %
annual growth rate. There are two type of sector and it is important to mention that when it
comes to the division of government and private sector, about 75% of the Qatari workforce are
employed in Government. Female’s average monthly wage is less than males’ and this can be
due to different reasons (Labor Force Sample Survey2016. Criteria like nationality, education
and qualification are important when it comes to finding a job and being financially stable. This
research will take the path of exploring the problematic issue of hybridity when it comes to work
and labor market (Governmental and private sector) for those women who are a product of
Qatari to non-Qatari marriage. This study will focus in specially women to discover their
participation in economic daily life. Moreover, in order to support the reality and enrich the
audience about the type of challenges they encounter when it comes to apply for job or getting
paid for it. The paper also conducts a discussion about the common issues faced by the hybrid
group, the reasons that lead them to be paid differently, and the treacherous consequences which
they face in different areas of their lives. It should be noted that, the author has conducted in
depth interviews with 4 women and around 25 survey by the use of Monkey survey in Qatar.

What is a Hybird?
In this essay the purpose of using the word hybrid will serve to examine, hybridity which
is a cross between two separate races or cultures. A hybrid is something that is mixed,
and hybridity is simply mixture. So, in this academic context hybrid women is a product of a
Qatari marriage to non- Qatari. For example, a Qatari father married a non-Qatari mother or vise
versa and their female offspring are being examined.
Challenges that the hybrid Women in Qatari labor market Face
(Here you can use the graph and find numbers and cite )
One of the crucial point when Qatari labor market is highlighted is the payment per
month for an employee. Which mainly takes place according to specific criteria like education,
job title, description and most importantly nationality. Moreover, it depends and differ based on
weather you work for the governmental or private sector. However, holding a Qatari citizenship
will let you benefit as a citizen and getting paid a higher amount per month. Those women how
are a hybrid from a Qatari father and non-Qatari mother are considered and registered to work
under a Qatari citizenship and a Qatari employment contract and laws. Which favor them to get
all the credits and benefit of a full citizen.

On the other hand, the women who are from a Qatari mother and non-Qatari father are
registered as a foreigner and under an un Qatari contracts. Even though they are a product of a
Qatari citizen that get married to a non Qatari individual. Which
Let them in general encounter the difficulty of employing them, even though they are graduates
of medicine and engineering. Some of them accept the position with a secondary level salary,
even if they have higher degrees.
When it comes to the governmental sector, they are treated in some ministries’ and
treatment of some ministries and institutions, as if they are foreigners not to be counted for
housing allowance or any other allowances and do not get upgrades at all. The mother is the sole
breadwinner of the family. Many parents do not work or the mother is widowed or divorced.
After her death, the children bear the expenses of the water and electricity allowance and
everything that is free for the Qataris is charged for them.
Methodology:
This study is conducted by the use of quantitative and quantitative methods.An in depth
interview were conducted with 4 women who are a product of a hybrid marriage and one of the
parts is Qatari. The criteria for those interviews are all women ,they are hybrid from a Qatari
mother or Qatari father and working in either the private or governmental sector. Moreover,
survey monkey was conducted to a number of 25 women with same criteria in order to have
deeper analysis, compare and contrast. Mainly the type of questions asked within the interview
and survey.
1- Age ?
2- What is your level of education?
3- What is your family background education ?

4- What type of occupation are you participating in?
5- Do you feel that you are disadvantaged by being hybrid when it comes to Qatari labor
market?
6- What do you expect for the future in terms of work?
Data analysis:
Case 1: Qatari mother and non-Qatari father.
The first interviewee is the female, HA QASIM, who is a hybrid from a Qatari mother
and Iranian father. She was born and live her entire life in Qatar. Her parents level of
education is high school for both. She graduated from university and a bachelor holder.
Moreover, currently she is working in the private sector. During the interview, when she was
asked is she feel that she is disadvantaged by being hybrid when it comes to Qatari labor
market? she disclosed that “No, because my job is under the private sector. However, I
applied before for more than 8 jobs in the governmental sector and they offered me a very
low salary per month with a job title that is not suiting my qualification and education.
That's why I choose to be in the private sector where they don't really treat me based on my
nationality. My salary here is 21 Qatari riyal per month where the jobs I rejected earlier
where around 5000 or maximum 7000 Qatari riyals”. Moreover , when asked about her
expectations for the future in terms of work she mentioned that I don't plan at all to change
my job. And stated “I know how is it really hard to find a job now in the market specially if
you are non Qatari. They always say that we offer jobs for Qatari mothers kids however,
these jobs even though are not considered to be with a Qatari salary or benefits”. Do you feel
that you are disadvantaged by being hybrid when it comes to Qatari labor market? No at all,
because they treat me with my passport which is Qatari. Off course this will never be the case

if my mother was Qatari and father not. I am treated her equally and never felt at any point
that I am hybrid or anything in terms of work and payment. I got payed as normal Qatari
people in the country. I think that the law is not in favor of those of a Qatari mother but to me
my case is different and am not affecting by any aspect. What do you expect for the future in
terms of work? I wish if they can change the rule for those who are with a Qatari mother and
non Qatari father so, they can be treated as I and be payed much better.
Case 2: Qatari father and non-Qatari mother.
When I interviewed the 27-year-old female, MA Ali, she is a bachelor university degree
holder. Her father is a bachelor holder and her mother ended only her high school education.
She is currently working in one of the governmental authorities. She mentioned that she feels
lucky to be a Qatari women who is hybrid and from a Qatari father and non Qatari mother.
When asked about how she feels and weather she is disadvantaged by being a hybrid when it
comes to Qatari labor market? She said that, “ No at all, because they treat me with my
passport which is Qatari. Off course this will never be the case if my mother was Qatari and
father not. I am treated her equally and never felt at any point that I am hybrid or anything in
terms of work and payment. I got payed as normal Qatari people in the country. I am able to
attend courses that helps me to develop in my work and there is a health care insurance for
me too. I think that the law is not in favor of those of a Qatari mother but to me my case is
different and am not affecting by any aspect”. When asked :What do you expect for the
future in terms of work? She stated, to me, I want to work harder for myself to have a future
that I always dream about. However, for those hybrid from a non-Qatari father I feel that
they are not getting what they deserve and I wish if the rules changes and be in their favor.

They don't get equal opportunity as we do as a Qatari. They are not able to attend the courses
I attend or move in terms of job positions or titles.
Case 3: Qatari mother and non- Qatari father.
She is 25 years old, from a Qatari mother and non- Qatari father. AA Ahmad, Mentioned
her own experience in terms of education in Qatar. She was able only to get her high school
degree and she is from a family level of education is also high school education. She mentioned
that is currently working in the governmental sector with a secretary job. When asked about
getting disadvantaged by being hybrid when it comes to Qatari labor market? She mentioned
with anger, “Yes I am, my income is really low compared to my Qatari friends who hold a high
school degree like me and work for the same job title. The problem is that, I was not given the
change to complete my education as I am non Qatari by Qatari mother. They only offer those
with high grades a free scholarship or sometimes they directed me to certain university and with
specific fields to join as a non-Qatari from a Qatari mother. Being hybrid affected my life in all
aspects, I was not able to complete my education or get a scalar in the major that I want to
pursue”. In addition to that, about her future expectations in terms of work she elaborated, that I
really wish and pray that they will one day treat all of the women of Qatari mother as Qatari’s
because they are living In a trauma socially speaking as everyone is not treating them as Qatari.
At the same time, in the job market they are finding a really hard time finding a job or moving to
another job if they wanted as they are working with contracts of non-Qatari’s unless they hold a
very high degrees.
Case 4: Qatari father and non-Qatari mother.
She is a 27 Qatari female, QW Saleh is a university graduate and both of her parents a
bachelors holder. She is currently enjoying her work in the private sector and when asked to

speak about her experience as a women and if she is disadvantaged by being hybrid when it
comes to Qatari labor market she answered: “ Never, because in my job I am treated as a Qatari
and I don't miss any of the opportunities, salary and bonus”. Speaking about expectations and
future in terms of work she elaborated, I feel that those who are from a Qatari mother but non
Qatari father should be treated as I am treated in the job market. Because I can hear many stories
of people suffering from their income and how much they can make per month even though they
are educated and high degree holders. I believe that rules should be revised and stand for them
rather than against them.

Analysis of Survey
Question 1
Qatar labor market is encouraging women employment and women empowerment. Is it true?
Options Percentage Number of respondents
True 50% 20
Somewhat true 25% 10
False 12.5% 5
Neither true nor false 12.5% 5
Total 100% 40
True
Somewhat true
False
Neither true nore
false
0 5 10 15 20 25
20
10
5
5
This analysis shows that about 50% of the participants believe that Qatar labor market
encourages women empowerment and women employment. On the other hand, only 5
participants think that Qatar labor market does not provide encouragement to the women
employment. There were 10 participants who think that to some degree this statement can be true
while 5 participants were neutral on this statement.

Question 2
Which sector in Qatar labor market is most suitable for women employees?
Options Percentage Number of respondents
Hospitality 37.5% 15
Airline 25% 10
Healthcare 25% 10
Government 12.5% 5
Industrial 0 0
Total 100% 40
15
10
10
5
Hospitality
Airline
Healthcare
Government
As per the results, it observed that hospitality sector is the most suitable for the women
employees as per the views of 15 participants. 10 participants believe airline and healthcare
sector individually to be the most suitable for women employees in Qatar. Only 5 participants
supported government sector due to difficult access and job opportunity to women employees
based on hybridity. Contrary to this, no participant supported industrial sector of Qatar since it
involves mainly the harmful, dangerous, and physical works.

Question 3
How hybridity influences women employment in Qatar labor market in your opinion?
Options Percentage Number of respondents
High 50% 20
Average 12.5% 5
Low 25% 10
No influence 12.5% 5
Total 100% 40
High Average Low No influence
0
5
10
15
20
25
20
5
10
5
About 50% of the participants viewed that women hybridity influences highly the Qatar labor
market as it confines women employment. Only 5 participants believe that not much influence is
seen by women hybridity on Qatar labor market while 10 participants voted for low influence.
There were 5 participants who think that no connection shares between women hybridity and
Qatar labor market which means they selected no influence. However, majority of the
participants believe high influence of women hybridity on Qatar labor market.

Question 4
For being a Qatari in the eyes of Qatar labor market, a woman must be a hybrid of………?
Options Percentage Number of respondents
Qatari father and Non-Qatari
mother
70% 28
Non-Qatari father and Qatari
mother
20% 8
None of the above 0 0
Any of the above 10% 4
Total 100% 40
28
8
4
Qatari father and Non-
Qatari mother
Non-Qatari father and
Qatari mother
Any of the above
The analysis reflects that 28 participants know very well that a woman considers as Qatari when
she is the hybrid of a Qatari father and Non-Qatari mother. 8 participants believe the hybrid
woman of a Non-Qatari father and Qatari mother as a Qatari in the Qatar labor market. While, 4
participants think that in any of the condition, a woman would call as a Qatari. This shows that
both the conditions are suitable for being a Qatar citizen. The analysis shows that there is a lack
of knowledge and information among the participants regarding women hybridity.

Question 5
Do you think that women hybridity should be given much priority while providing job
opportunity in Qatar labor market?
Options Percentage Number of respondents
Completely agree 17.5% 7
Agree 7.5% 3
Disagree 37.5% 15
Completely Disagree 25% 10
Neither agree nor disagree 12.5% 5
Total 100% 40
Completely agree
Agree
Disagree
Completely disagree
Neither agree nor
disagree
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
7
3
15
10
5
As per this analysis, it has been observed that 15 participants and 10 participants viewed disagree
and completely disagree respectively with the statement that women hybridity must be given
much priority in Qatar labor market when it comes to job opportunities. While, there were 3
participants and 7 participants who agreed and completely agreed respectively with this
statement that Qatar labor market must prioritize women hybridity while providing e