Eve Teasing in Pakistan
Report Title
The Condition of Eve Teasing in the Liberty Market and the DHA Commercial Areas of Lahore
Course Title BBA English
Submitted To
Submitted By
Date of submission
November 27, 2010
Executive summary
Introduction
Eve teasing is basically the act of harassing a woman publicly, passing vulgar remarks and essentially making her feel uncomfortable to stroll freely in a public place.
Background
Eve teasing dates far back to the time when the world started being liberal and ever since women got their rights back in the early 90’s and generally became open in terms of them working and being an active member of the society.
Purpose
To highlight the alarming condition of eve teasing in the main commercial areas of Lahore, namely the gulberg Liberty market and the H and Y block markets of DHA. To shed light on the main issues pertaining from the act of eve teasing.
Method
Through a questionnaire circulated amongst the people and interviewing the shop owners and authorities of the aforementioned areas.
Conclusion
We concluded that women of the age group (18-25 years), were majorly teased on public transports, and usually by men in groups rather than a single male. And also that there are no real measures taken as yet to end this menace or to deal with the defaulters.
Recommendations
To spread awareness that eve teasing is an actual issue in our society. This would really help in targeting the issue at the root so that the upcoming generations can be groomed accordingly.
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
Since this is an Islamic country, “sexual Harassment” is not a topic that can be discussed openly. Hence the term “eve-teasing” came into being. It is used widely in major Asian countries too of which Pakistan is seriously affected by this problem. Eve-teasing is basically the act of harassing women in public which is usually done by groups of young men in public places, primary hangout spots, bus stops,
The Condition of Eve Teasing in the Liberty Market and the DHA Commercial Areas of Lahore
Course Title BBA English
Submitted To
Submitted By
Date of submission
November 27, 2010
Executive summary
Introduction
Eve teasing is basically the act of harassing a woman publicly, passing vulgar remarks and essentially making her feel uncomfortable to stroll freely in a public place.
Background
Eve teasing dates far back to the time when the world started being liberal and ever since women got their rights back in the early 90’s and generally became open in terms of them working and being an active member of the society.
Purpose
To highlight the alarming condition of eve teasing in the main commercial areas of Lahore, namely the gulberg Liberty market and the H and Y block markets of DHA. To shed light on the main issues pertaining from the act of eve teasing.
Method
Through a questionnaire circulated amongst the people and interviewing the shop owners and authorities of the aforementioned areas.
Conclusion
We concluded that women of the age group (18-25 years), were majorly teased on public transports, and usually by men in groups rather than a single male. And also that there are no real measures taken as yet to end this menace or to deal with the defaulters.
Recommendations
To spread awareness that eve teasing is an actual issue in our society. This would really help in targeting the issue at the root so that the upcoming generations can be groomed accordingly.
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
Since this is an Islamic country, “sexual Harassment” is not a topic that can be discussed openly. Hence the term “eve-teasing” came into being. It is used widely in major Asian countries too of which Pakistan is seriously affected by this problem. Eve-teasing is basically the act of harassing women in public which is usually done by groups of young men in public places, primary hangout spots, bus stops,