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Sultan, Sher shah (2019)

CONSTRAINTS IN EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN IN THE PROVINCE OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA IN PAKISTAN [2008-2018

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)

The purpose of this research paper is to analyse the major constraints faced by women in attaining employment and education opportunities, living in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa situated in Pakistan. It looks at different aspects of religion and regional culture as the natural causes that have fostered this gender discriminatory environment. Moreover, it looks at the role the government has played through public policy over the last decade through a critical lens. It provides insights into the minds of ten working women from KPK regarding this matter through primary semistructured interviews and describes their experiences. The goal of this paper is to spread awareness regarding the state of gender disparity and root factors that cause and facilitate it in KPK. The paper concludes by providing a list of recommendations for the state to possibly implement that could tackle the state of worsening gender disparity .The state of Pakistan has been facing numerous economic and...Show moreThe purpose of this research paper is to analyse the major constraints faced by women in attaining employment and education opportunities, living in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa situated in Pakistan. It looks at different aspects of religion and regional culture as the natural causes that have fostered this gender discriminatory environment. Moreover, it looks at the role the government has played through public policy over the last decade through a critical lens. It provides insights into the minds of ten working women from KPK regarding this matter through primary semistructured interviews and describes their experiences. The goal of this paper is to spread awareness regarding the state of gender disparity and root factors that cause and facilitate it in KPK. The paper concludes by providing a list of recommendations for the state to possibly implement that could tackle the state of worsening gender disparity .The state of Pakistan has been facing numerous economic and social issues and effective incorporation of women in the labour force could be one of the best way to tackle it and achieve inclusive and societal development.Show less

Education

Women empowerment

Pakistan

Culture

Religion

Public policy

Author

Sultan, Sher shah

Note

The document provides 18 recommendations to the state of Pakistan to effectively tackle gender disparity in employment and education.

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

South and Southeast Asia

Supervisors

Blezer, Henk

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en