Abstract
The status of women in Pakistan is worsening day by day and their living standard is also
decreasing abysmally. Women in Pakistan do not only suffer from domestic inequalities in terms
of the distribution of resources but their access to outside resources like education and employment
is minimal and support from government or non-governmental organizations is nominal.
Patriarchal structures embodied in kinship, religion, division of labour, violence and class
hierarchy have further reinforced subordination of women and their dependence on men. The
inability of state to fulfil basic needs of people has increased the number of poor women in the
country. This study attempts to present an analysis on the plight of women and widening gender
inequalities being reinforced by patriarchal set up and norms in Pakistani society. The analysis
is done in the light of two main analytical frameworks: Women in Development (WID) and
Gender and Development (GAD). The methodology applied for the study is qualitative. The
study concludes that until gender inequalities are removed, women would continue to suffer
from subjugation in Pakistan; therefore, state should adopt more gender sensitive human
development policies and ensure women’s representation and participation in all the crucial
domains.
Dr. Samina Isran, Dr. Manzoor Ali Isran. (2012) Status of Women in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis, Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, Volume-10, Issue-2.
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