` Although a woman 's role in the Arab world is mainly that of a mother and child bearer , '' she said , `` I want to prove that women are just as capable as men when it comes to challenging arenas . '' Female candidates seek to change women 's status in Iraqi society . Comment: Candidate says she 's running to challenge fundamentalist beliefs about women .
Female candidates seek to change women 's status in Iraqi society . Comment: Candidate says she 's running to challenge fundamentalist beliefs about women .