National Building Measures

Women in Pakistan Society

Women in Pakistan Society

Presented To
Lt.Col. Farooq Ahmed Khan

November 26, 2010

Institute of Space Technology
Islamabad
CONTENTS

  * Introduction

  * Chapter – 1: Women in World Society
  * Chapter – 2: Women in Pakistan
  * Chapter – 3: Rural Women
  * Chapter – 4: Urban Women
  * Chapter – 5: Women's Rights in Pakistan  
  * Chapter – 6: Violence Against Women
  * Chapter – 7: Contribution of Women in Pakistan’s Economy
  * Chapter – 8: Some Prominent Women of Pakistan
  * Chapter – 9: Status of Pakistani women and the role of media

  * Conclusion
  * Bibliography

DEDICATION

To my Parents & Teachers
With
Love and Gratitude








Introduction
Pakistan is an Islamic state, where people, not only take pride in strictly adhering to the Islamic values but are ready to sacrifice their loved belongings for the glory and sanctity of Islam. Islam has accorded a highly venerated social position to women. Islam acknowledges the rights and privileges of the women in society. Likewise, Islam does not impose any restrictions that may hamper the social growth and development of the woman. A woman is equally important member of society. The woman plays a vital role in building the society on healthier and stronger foundations.
There are many facets of women life in Pakistan, among the two main are Rural Women & Urban Women. The life of rural women is very tough than an urban women. Rural women are completely having no right to say anything or to take any decision even about her own life. While the women of urban areas are well aware of their rights.
The research paper is chapterized by giving an account of women role in the world and then come to Pakistan. While describing the role of women in Pakistan, I try to completely orbit their lifestyle in rural and urban scenario. After describing this, I further proceed to their basic rights in the... [continues]

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