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Tunisia is regarded as a relatively progressive country in terms of women's rights and gender equality. However, the country is still deeply influenced by patriarchal structures. The transformation of Tunisia since the Arab Spring has progressed slowly. The country -- and in particular the capital -- still faces huge social and economic challenges. And many Tunisians are doubtful whether Abderrahim will be able to solve these problems. Shortly after her election, her opponents went on the attack. Some called into question whether a woman was up to the job. Others said she was being instrumentalized by the conservative and Muslim Ennahda Party, whose list she ran on.