outline

1- introduction
2- women in pre-Islamic era
a-greeks,
b-egyptians
c-Christians
d-Arabs
3- social status of women
a-prestigious place in society
b-education
c-trade & buisness
d-service sector
4-diversified place in family fabric
5- political status
a-legislature
b-judicial
c-executive
d-military
6- legal status
a-marriage
b-khula
c-evidence
d-maintenace
7- women emancipation- west and islam
8-conclusion