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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).01 10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).01 Published : Dec 2024Women Empowerment in Rural Sindh: A Case Study of Pano Aqil, Pakistan
This research paper investigates the strategies to enhance women's empowerment and address gender inequality in rural Sindh, with a focus on Pano Aqil. Through a combination of quantitative surveys and qualitative data analysis, the study explores the current level of awareness regarding women's rights and empowerment, the impact of traditional practices such as Jirgas and Panchayats, and the opportunities and barriers to education and employment for women. Additionally, it evaluates the perceived effectiveness of legal reforms and assesses awareness of harmful practices like 'Karo-Kari.' The study reveals significant gaps in awareness, persistent gender biases, and the ongoing influence of traditional practices on women's rights. By addressing these issues, the research aims to provide actionable insights and recommendations for policymakers, community leaders, and organizations to improve women's empowerment and reduce gender inequality in rural Sindh.
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Women's Empowerment in Sindh, Gender Inequality, Rural Sindh, Pano Aqil, Traditional Practices, Education Barriers, Employment Opportunities, Legal Reforms, Karo-Kari
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(1) Sana Amjad
Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages (Numl), Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Abbas Ali Bughio
Subject Specialist, Pakistan Studies at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Qazi Arif Mehar Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan.
(3) Rabia Umar
BS Graduate, Department of Shariah and Law, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Cite this article
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APA : Amjad, S., Bughio, A. A., & Umar, R. (2024). Women Empowerment in Rural Sindh: A Case Study of Pano Aqil, Pakistan. Global Sociological Review, IX(IV), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).01
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CHICAGO : Amjad, Sana, Abbas Ali Bughio, and Rabia Umar. 2024. "Women Empowerment in Rural Sindh: A Case Study of Pano Aqil, Pakistan." Global Sociological Review, IX (IV): 1-12 doi: 10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).01
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HARVARD : AMJAD, S., BUGHIO, A. A. & UMAR, R. 2024. Women Empowerment in Rural Sindh: A Case Study of Pano Aqil, Pakistan. Global Sociological Review, IX, 1-12.
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MHRA : Amjad, Sana, Abbas Ali Bughio, and Rabia Umar. 2024. "Women Empowerment in Rural Sindh: A Case Study of Pano Aqil, Pakistan." Global Sociological Review, IX: 1-12
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MLA : Amjad, Sana, Abbas Ali Bughio, and Rabia Umar. "Women Empowerment in Rural Sindh: A Case Study of Pano Aqil, Pakistan." Global Sociological Review, IX.IV (2024): 1-12 Print.
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OXFORD : Amjad, Sana, Bughio, Abbas Ali, and Umar, Rabia (2024), "Women Empowerment in Rural Sindh: A Case Study of Pano Aqil, Pakistan", Global Sociological Review, IX (IV), 1-12
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TURABIAN : Amjad, Sana, Abbas Ali Bughio, and Rabia Umar. "Women Empowerment in Rural Sindh: A Case Study of Pano Aqil, Pakistan." Global Sociological Review IX, no. IV (2024): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).01