Evolution of women rights

in pakistan
From 1947-2023
 Group members
Musa Kaleem (s2023105026)
Saif Ur Rehman (s2023105066)
Abdullah Zubair (s2023105006)
Abu Bakar (s2023105093)
“A woman with a voice is , by definition , a strong
woman.”

—Melinda Gates
 Historical background
Post Independence Era 1947-50s

• Fatima Ali jinnah took part in social and

political affairs

• Fatima Jinnah is opinion regarding

women education.
 Evolution in Political Participation of
women
From 1947-2023, women’s political engagement in Pakistan has
seen important advancements , setbacks and turning points

• Begum Liaqat Ali khan

• Fatima Ali Jinnah
• Benazir Bhutto as first head of democratic
administration
• Designated seats for women rose in politics
• National commission on the status of Women (NCSW) in 1990s
• Muslim Family Laws Ordinance
 Evolution in the education and empowerment and
empowerment of women
Women had a little educational options in the early post-independence years

• 1973 constitution on equal educational rights of women

• Women’s rights in zia-ul-haq era (1970s- early 80s)
• Hudood ordinances in 1984
• Women in industries and professions kept rising
• Modification of women’s protection act in 2010 in Hudood Ordinances

There is still inequality in access to high-quality education and employment prspects , especially
in rural areas
 Cultural Sensitivity in the evolution of
women rights
From 1947-2023 pakistani women’s culture changed significantly due to a
complex societal shifts. In the early years, women were mostly confined to
household roles

• Social and societal changes in 1960s-70s due to

political involvement of women
• Cultural values in zia-ul-haq era
• Cultural attitude in 1990s changed due to rise in
women’s rights advocacy
 • In early 2000s, more women pursued higher education
• Globalization and urbanization impacted cultural beliefs
• Aurat March supporting basic women rights
• #Metoo movement raised the awareness of abuse and harassment

Although there has been progress in breaking gender

stereotypes and promoting women’s rights, cultural changes
are continuous and persistent work is needed to have a more
welcoming culture in Pakistan for women
Q: Do you experience violence occurring on women?
Q: Is it right or wrong for women in Pakistan to be given permission to
participate in politics and take senior positions?
Q: What is biggest challenge to women’s education?
Q: How does culture affect gender equality?

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