Last updated: 31 january, 2011 - 11:40 GMT
How will political change affect women in Tunisia?
Some women have celebrated their newly-gained freedom to wear the hijab
As unrest continues on the streets of Egypt, it seems the spark of inspiration for the protests came from Tunisia, where mass demonstrations ousted President Ben Ali two weeks ago.
The political upheaval has thrown into sharp relief some social tensions that might help to shape the country's future political landscape.
The BBC's Arab affairs analyst, Magdi Abdelhadi, reports on women's role in Tunisian society.
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First broadcast 30 January 2011
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