“Women rights in Pakistan”
Outline:
• Introduction
• Status of women in ancient civilizations
o Roman civilization
o Greek civilization
o Arab civilization Before the advent of Islam
After the advent of Islam
• Women rights in Islamic republic of Pakistan
o Women rights development in different political regimes Legislation regarding women empowerment
Analysis of Implementation of women rights
o Current condition of women rights Statistical analysis of number of victims
Geographical regions of Pakistan with better conditions for women
Worst regions in terms of women rights
o Causes of subjugation of women rights Prevailing patriarchal mindset in society
Adulteration of Islamic teachings to snub rights of women
Weak administration
• No rule of law
• Weak education policies
• Lack of attention on rural areas
• Strong feudalistic structure
Submissive attitude of women
o Implications of snubbed rights of women Flourished absurd traditions
• Honor killings
• Vani
• Juvenile marriages
Amplified violence against women
• Domestic violence
• Workplace harassment
• No freedom of speech for women
burden on exchequer of country
Weak moral values of society
o Suggestions to amend vanquished women rights Development of a balanced mindset in society
Dissemination of true teachings of Islam regarding women rights
Implementation of good governance• Gender equality in the eye of law
• Better education policies and procedures to eradicate malicious traditions
• Perish roots of feudalism
• Focus on all regions of Pakistan irrespective of the vote bank
• Stringent punishments on violation of laws
• Conclusion