women empowerment in pakistan
Women Empowerment in Pakistan
Outline
1. Introduction:
2. Women Empowerment and Pakistan
3. Women Empowerment at global level
4. Causes of anti-women practices in Pakistan
a. Male dominance and discrimination on the basis of gender
b. Pseudo-religious scholars’ misinterpretation of scriptures
c. Feudalistic, Political, Economic and Socialistic system of government
5. Effects of Anti-women practices
a. Abysmal state of women
b. Honor killings, marriages with Quran, denial of inheritance, Watta Satta
c. Women as bargaining chips in customs like Vani and Swara
d. Harassment of women at workplaces and Trafficking
6. Pro-women legislation done so far by different governments
Let us see why women rights are being denied and exploited in Pakistan, but before that, make it clear what are women's universal rights. In Article 25(1) of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan it is stated, "All citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law." Article 25(2) states, "There shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex alone."
a. Domestic Violence(Prevention and Protection) Act 2012
b. Prevention of the Anti-women practices Bill, Act 2011
c. The protection of women at workplace, Act 2010
d. Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, 2008
e. Women protection Bill, 2006
7. Anti-women Legislation
a. Hudood Ordinance 1979
8. Need of Empowering women in Pakistan
a. Economic aspect
b. Social aspect
c. Religious aspect
d. Political aspect
e. Legal aspect
9. Conclusion
It is beyond any doubt that women play a significant role in development of society. History bears the testimony to the greatness of women as vibrant members of society. Even in the current scenario women have stood shoulder to shoulder with men for the general cause of humanity. But, it is unfortunate that their efforts have not been given due recognition in society. In the name of various customs, rituals and practices, women are being deprived of the
Outline
1. Introduction:
2. Women Empowerment and Pakistan
3. Women Empowerment at global level
4. Causes of anti-women practices in Pakistan
a. Male dominance and discrimination on the basis of gender
b. Pseudo-religious scholars’ misinterpretation of scriptures
c. Feudalistic, Political, Economic and Socialistic system of government
5. Effects of Anti-women practices
a. Abysmal state of women
b. Honor killings, marriages with Quran, denial of inheritance, Watta Satta
c. Women as bargaining chips in customs like Vani and Swara
d. Harassment of women at workplaces and Trafficking
6. Pro-women legislation done so far by different governments
Let us see why women rights are being denied and exploited in Pakistan, but before that, make it clear what are women's universal rights. In Article 25(1) of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan it is stated, "All citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law." Article 25(2) states, "There shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex alone."
a. Domestic Violence(Prevention and Protection) Act 2012
b. Prevention of the Anti-women practices Bill, Act 2011
c. The protection of women at workplace, Act 2010
d. Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, 2008
e. Women protection Bill, 2006
7. Anti-women Legislation
a. Hudood Ordinance 1979
8. Need of Empowering women in Pakistan
a. Economic aspect
b. Social aspect
c. Religious aspect
d. Political aspect
e. Legal aspect
9. Conclusion
It is beyond any doubt that women play a significant role in development of society. History bears the testimony to the greatness of women as vibrant members of society. Even in the current scenario women have stood shoulder to shoulder with men for the general cause of humanity. But, it is unfortunate that their efforts have not been given due recognition in society. In the name of various customs, rituals and practices, women are being deprived of the