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Global ResearchAPR 1 2022
Syria: New Govt. Appoints First Woman as Central Bank’s Head
Above: People wave independence-era Syrian flags during a demonstration celebrating the fall of Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad at Ummayad Square in the capital, Damascus, on Dec. 27, 2024. Image copyright: OMAR HAJ KADOUR/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Maysaa Sabrine's appointment as Syria's first female central bank chief is a groundbreaking moment, highlighting the vast potential of Syrian women. Yet, it's only a first step. True progress demands dismantling barriers in every sphere — homes, workplaces, and society at large. Syrian women deserve not just symbolic victories but a revolution that grants them full equality and opportunity. This milestone must inspire a broader, bolder push for lasting change that genuinely transforms their lives.
Narrative B
Syria's appointment of its first female central bank chief is a token gesture by a regime entrenched in archaic, misogynistic traditions. The move starkly contrasts with pervasive sexism in governance, exemplified by officials' recent dismissive rhetoric on women's capabilities. While framed as progress, this appointment masks systemic exclusion, denying women substantive roles in rebuilding the nation. Such actions underscore a disingenuous view of gender equality.