In a first, Bedouin women lead tours in Egypt’s Sinai
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Title
In a first, Bedouin women lead tours in Egypt’s Sinai
Subject
Motivation: El Mofty had heard about those women from an acquaintance. For the first time, Bedouin women were able to work as tour guides. Such jobs, especially those who entail contact with tourists and "outsiders" in general, were generally not designated for women. To El Mofty, this was a turning point in this community's history. She immediately saw the story's potential, and decided to also write the story as a feature piece. To El Mofty, this was a historical moment that had to be documented, especially that this is happening in Egypt, which made it all the more relevant to her.
Description
From the AP published story: "Umm Yasser is breaking new ground among the deeply conservative Bedouin of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Women among the Bedouin almost never work outside the home, and even more rarely do they interact with outsiders. But Umm Yasser is one of four women from the community who for the first time are working as tour guides." https://apimagesblog.com/blog/2019/4/9/in-a-first-bedouin-women-lead-tours-in-egypts-sinai
Creator
Nariman El-Mofty
Source
https://apimagesblog.com/blog/2019/4/9/in-a-first-bedouin-women-lead-tours-in-egypts-sinai?rq=egypt
Publisher
Associated Press
Date
April 2019
Rights
Approved to publish
Relation
Commissioned/supported/financed: Commissioned by the AP
Language
English
Type
Editorial photography, documentary photography
Coverage
Location: Sinai, Egypt
