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"The patriarchal Jordanian community always gives men priority. This is a big obstacle for women who might, in some cases, do a better job than men," he said while, at the same time, noting that "there are some women in certain organisations who give a negative impression and that affects all women".

A religious Jordanian council has issued a fatwa banning male suitors from demanding virginity checks on girls who they planning to marry, media reports said Monday.

It is estimated that an average of 18 to 20 cases of "honor killings" are reported in Jordan every year, according to this televised report.