Percepciones de Mujeres Turistas sobre el Trato hacia la Mujer Emiratí: Un Análisis de las Prácticas Disciplinarias en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Abstract

Throughout history, the representation of Muslim women has been shaped by Western narratives that have reductionistically associated them with oppression and submission, especially in the context of Islam. These interpretations, originating during the colonization of Arab and Muslim countries, have fostered stereotypes that simplify and distort the diversity of female experiences in the Islamic world (Abderrahaman & Pérez Viejo, 2015). In this framework, the use of the veil and other aspects of Islamic culture have been misinterpreted as unequivocal signs of lack of freedom, ignoring the political, social and cultural context in which women exercise their autonomy. This article seeks to challenge these stereotypes by taking a detailed look at the realities of women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country where modernization and tradition coexist. In interviews with Emirati women and tourists reflecting on social and religious regimes, this research explores how they navigate gender dynamics in a deeply Islamic and progressive context. Ultimately, this article aspires to provide a more nuanced and respectful view of the female reality in the Arab world, promoting an understanding that goes beyond stereotypical discourses, recognizing the complexity and richness of women's experiences in diverse contexts