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60 Pages : 483-489

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).60      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).60      Published : Sep 2019

Gender Discrimination in Legal Profession in Pakistan

    Data shows that there is an obvious gender imbalance in legal profession in Pakistan. The study was taken under the objective to find out the main reasons and causes of the gender imbalance in the legal profession in Pakistan. Gender discrimination is mainly considered the major factor behind gender imbalance in the legal profession in Pakistan. For the purpose of exploring the field the researcher framed the research question and collected public opinion through surveys and interviews. The opinion collection through questionnaires was taken from two cities and interview taken from government officers as well as senior lawyers.Due to limited resources, the researcher selected two district bars of Lahore and Faisalabad. The analysis made from the data collected shows that the legal profession is not gender biased. Females do not feel insecure in the legal profession and there is no harassment or eve-teasing in the workplace. The findings and conclusion shows that gender imbalance is not totally due to gender discrimination but it is one of the many factors that cause gender imbalance in the legal profession.

    gender discrimination, gender imbalance, insecure work field, eve teasing
    (1) Shazia Hassan
    Lecturer (Law), The Institute of Legal Studies (TILS), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Amara Khanam
    Lecturer (Law), The Institute of Legal Studies (TILS), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Tajwar Waseem Khan
    Lecturer (Law), The Institute of Legal Studies (TILS), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

16 Pages : 118-123

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).16      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).16      Published : Jun 2019

Historico - Cultural Analysis of Gendered Power - Play in Society as Portrayed in Nadeem Aslam's Novels

    This paper discusses an important aspect of human society, the gendered use of power on women and its portrayal through the literary texts of Nadeem Aslam. Literature mirrors human society through fictional characters and imaginary situations. A co-relation between gendered power, in the historical and contemporary social context and resultant discrimination through oppression and patriarchal hegemonic structures on women is therein established. Themes of female oppression and exploitation, othering and gendered discriminative power dynamics are the basis of this study. Gendered power through its trajectories is the basis of problems faced by women in androcentric societies, creating situational conflicts at the macro and micro level. The resultant feminist concerns give significance to this study as they give rise to pertinent issues, which need to be addressed in human society.

    Androcentric, Gender discrimination, Othering, oppression, Power, Trajectories.
    (1) Zakia Nasir
    PhD Scholar, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Management &Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

27 Pages : 203-210

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).27      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).27      Published : Jun 2019

Development and Validation of Multiple-Choice Test of the Geometry Part of Mathematics for Secondary Class

    This study overviews development and validity of a pool of multiple choice test items of geometry part of Mathematics for secondary level. A table of specifications was prepared and a pool of 48 multiple-choice type test items was developed from the test universe. The content validity and face validity of test items was determined with the help of a team of experts. Sample of the study was 488 students of class 10. After determining the validity and reliability through item analysis and quantitative and qualitative analysis of the test, it was concluded that 30 out of 48 items in the test were valid, reliable and suitable for measurement of the learning achievements in the course. Therefore, these items are useful in the boards of examinations for 9th class in Punjab (Pakistan).

    Achievement Test, Difficulty Power, Discrimination Power, Item Analysis, Reliability, Validity
    (1) Nasreen Akhter
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ahmad Akhtar Usmani
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sabiha Iqbal
    Lecturer,Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

54 Pages : 418-424

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).54      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).54      Published : Mar 2019

The Predicament of Empowerment: Women's Experience of Transformation in Pakistan

    Omen empowerment is perceived biggest policy challenge in Pakistan due to being a patriarchal society. Women are underpowered and usually hold a lower position in every sphere of society. Though the government had passed several policy papers for women empowerment, these remained confined to office shelves. This paper explores gender discrimination as one of the leading indicators that hinder women development and promotes inequality exists in the family, at work, also in the political sphere, education, and health care. This paper has used a feminist framework to investigate how to reduce gender inequalities and provide equal opportunities for women and men. Finally, this paper concludes that feminist theory has identified the policy gaps in the distribution of power and raise awareness of power inequalities. This paper recommends concrete policy measures with implementations commitment that can only eliminate these barriers and promote gender equality towards empowering women in Pakistan.

    Empowerment, Development, Gender, Inequality, Status of Women, Violence, Discrimination, Policy Gaps
    (1) Shafiq Qurban
    PhD Scholar, Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Rubina Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

10 Pages : 162-176

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2017(II-II).10      10.31703/gssr.2017(II-II).10      Published : Dec 2017

Silencing the Silence: A Study of Women at Workplace

    This paper highlights the extent of women marginalization through silencing their voices at workplaces in the Pashtun society. Using the construct "muted group" theory a qualitative study of the participants with ages between 25 and 32 at Abdul Wali Khan Universy, Mardan (Pakistan) was undertaken. The analysis of response reveals that both males and females work equally, share equal work load, and can perform their duties well together. It is significant that despite the appearance of unbiased equal treatment to males and females the societal biases effect a reality that is contradictory to the facade of equality. The study established that males make use of authoritative language because of which females feel reluctant to share their thoughts openly due to the fear of being rejected at the work place. They conform to male domination and in this way appease the macho ego of males. Moreover, females are often made fun of when they talk; consequently they choose to remain silent. This marginalization explains why men think that women cannot share their thoughts clearly or cannot speak logically without realizing that there is something wrong with the way they deal with women.

    Gender Discrimination, Feminism, Muted Group Theory, Discrimination, Work Place, Pashtun.
    (1) Sayed Mahrukh
    Independent Researcher, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
    (2) Ayaz Ahmad
    Lecturer, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
    (3) Liaqat Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan

45 Pages : 485-493

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).45      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).45      Published : Mar 2022

Lack of Justice in Contemporary Society as Depicted in Ghani Khan's Poem Badshahi

    This study is conducted to discover elements of injustice in contemporary society through the poetry of the Pashtun incredible and legendary poet Ghani Khan. The poetry of Ghani Khan depicts the elements of revolt, injustices, cruelty, and exploitation in his contemporary society. The social injustices, the enslavement of poor and deprived ones have been pointed out in his poetry. This research work is all about social injustice in contemporary society and the violation of human rights. Ghani Khan pass on a solid message in his poem ‘Badshahi’ that Allah is seeing all the creatures that how they are carrying out their obligations. The study prescribed a broader vision of modern society that running after this world is just like chasing after a shadow, you may get nothing. Individuals these days are running after luxuries and worldly wishes. But at the conclusion of the day this control, cash, and extravagances will get to be a revile for them.

    Injustice, Society, Poems, Rights, Feminism, Discrimination
    (1) Nazish
    Lecturer, Department of English, Women University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadaf Riaz
    Graduate Scholar, Department of English, Women University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Haseena Safdar
    Graduate Scholar, Department of English, Women University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

17 Pages : 170-178

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).17      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).17      Published : Sep 2024

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Transgender in Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

    This study aimed to study the social exclusion of transgender in Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The study used qualitative research method in which data was collected through in-depth interviews with 25 respondents in the selected locales. The collected data was thematically analyzed and the results suggest that transgender face social exclusion which further exacerbates the vicious circle of discrimination, harassment, and violence from the broader society. It is concluded from the study that due to complex and debatable nature of the issue and the discriminative behavior of society toward transgender leads towards their sexual victimization, stigma, sexual abuse and violence. It is recommended that that the existing laws and policies regarding physical and sexual violence against transgender may be reassessed and to take concrete policy measures to ensure the mainstreaming of transgender in society.

    Transgender, Social Exclusion, Violence, Discrimination, Harassment
    (1) Shoukat Nawaz
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Sociology, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalil ur Rahman
    Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Khalid Ahmed
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Sociology, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.