Women work in Coffee Shops and Night Cafes (Evidence of Attraction and Exortion) ((A Field Study in Baghdad))

Abstract

For years, most of the known Iraqi cafes were male-dependent in the service of their customers. And the precence of a woman im any café raised more than a question mark, because of the nature of Iraqi society that reserved women’s work in men’s fields. Today, however, the situation has changed with the presence of women, most of whom are underage, and that has angered many. The number of cafes and cafeterias increased in Baghdad where they offer a variety of juices, drinks, shisha, and some snacks. From the other side, the phenomenon of young girls working in bars has increased, most of whom are so young and attracting customers who may lavish them with tipping and make more money for the coffee shop owner. The owners of modern cafes are keen to employ young women of good looks to serve the customers.