Introduction

Social Status of woman in Pakistan

Causes of such a bad situation

1.Social barriers

A. Gender inequality
B. Educational barriers
C. Domestic violence
D. Honor killing
E. Slut shaming

2.Economical barriers

A. Employment opportunities
B. Business opportunities
C. No right in inheritance
D. No safety at work place
E. No economical safety for divorced woman
F. Payment gap

3.Religious barriers

A. Woman and Chaardewari concept

B. Only male can earn bred for family
C. Role of peers

4.Cultural barriers

A. Woman, a property of landlords

B. Marriage with Quran
C. Decisions of Panchayat
D. Forced marriages
E. No decision in family planning
F. Misconception about virginity

5.Political barriers

A. Less representation in politics

B. Less representation at policy making level

6.Legal barriers

A. Less representation in judiciary

B. No accessibility to justice

6.Remedies
1.Education for all
2.Reserved quota in politics
3.Ban on early marriages and honor killing
4.Security at work place
5.Change of religious mindset
6. Opportunities for job and business
7.Conclusion.