Since 1980, this demographic group has grown, from 55% of the population to 66% of the population in 2011. Such disequilibrium in demographics caused by high population growth has been one of the factors driving the changing environment in the MENA region. In addition, a youth “bulge” in the economy, coupled with the global economic crisis, has placed extraordinary pressure on the labour market to provide employment opportunities (World Bank, 2013: 119). Given that men traditionally are regarded as the main breadwinners, there is increased pressure to provide jobs to men.