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There is an increasing visibility of young urban working women in Amman, Jordan. As compared to previous generations, this group is experiencing a new life cycle trajectory of single employed adulthood. Based on qualitative interviews with young women, this paper will reflect on their experiences and perceptions regarding work, social status and marriage.

One important aspect of civil society is that which revolves around employer-worker relations as well as the extent to which workers or employers participatein economic policies or in the various issues related to their interests and concerns. This includes the laws and regulations governing the economy, workers rights,working conditions and relations and negotiations with the employers.