An Opinion Survey about Public Perception Regarding Transgender People in Pakistan
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The present study strived to explore the existing beliefs and perceptions of public regarding transgender people in Pakistani society. The major objectives of this study were to explore the perception of the general public about transgender and how they differentiate among men, women, and transgender people. The present study was quantitative survey research. By using simple random, 50 respondents ...Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
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1-Abid Mehmood Ansari PhD Scholar, Department of Social Work, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan2-Bushra Yasmeen School of Sociology, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords:
Transgender, LGBT, Queer, Public Perception, Mental Illness, Pakistan
Roles and Responsibilities of Urban Planners to Address the Issues of Built-up areas in Pakistan
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Town planning is defined as the art and science of ordering the use of land and the character and siting of buildings and communication routes so as to secure the maximum practicable degree of economy,convenience, health and beauty. So is the role of urban planners to manage and maintain this for the sustainability of the cities. They look for the present conditions of their surroundings and work ...Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
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1-Minahil Nawaz University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Zaira Tahir University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:
Planning, Built Environment, Decision Making, Planning Practices
Social Harmony and Governance: A Case Study of Muslim States
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In developing political systems, the nature of conflict is far different from the developed ones. The type of conflict is also dependent on the composition of society; in heterogeneous communities, the nature of conflict is more complex and deeply rooted. In these societies, conflicts can impact the governance of the state and its format. These conflicts can be overcome through nation-building and ...Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
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1-Muhammad Imran Pasha Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan2-Sobia Riaz Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan3-Anum Riaz PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:
Social Harmony, Governance, Religion, Nation Building, State, Society
Identification of Stress Management Techniques Used by Teachers in Secondary School Teachers in District Lahore
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The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if teachers in secondary level schools from high and upper secondary schools in the district of Lahore were employing stress management approaches.Secondary schools teachers were the research subjects. Three hundred seventy-one teachers in secondary schools were engaged using a simple random sampling method for data collection. An adopted and ...Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
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1-Iram Naeem M.Phil Scholar, Superior University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Muhammad Aamir Hashmi Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Perceptions of Teachers about Effects of Sexual Harassment on Academic Performance of Students with Hearing Impairment
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When it comes to sexual harassment, it is defined as any sort of sexual harassment or manipulation and the unwelcome or improper offering of monetary remuneration in return for sexual favors. The impacts of sexual harassment on the students' academic performance with hearing impairment were explored in this study, which looked at teachers' impressions of the consequences. Specifically, the purpose ...Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
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1-Muhammad Javed Aftab Lecturer/ Coordinator, Department of Special Education (DOE), University of Education, Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Sayyeda Rabia Basri Lecturer, Department of Special Education, University of Education, Lahore, Lower Mall Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Muhammad Qasim M.Phil. Education Scholar, Department of Education, Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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Sexual Harassment, Academic Performance, Hearing Impairment
The article is designed to understand the current situation of multiple types of harassment, perceptions,and experiences of students at the university level. This research aims to analyze the consciousness level of students regarding sexual harassment protection bills and policies and to grasp the spectrum of coping strategies that students use to combat harassment by their mentors. Furthermore, s ...Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
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1-Sara Rubab Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.2-Aneela Sultana Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Sectarianism and Its Impacts on Social Tolerance: A Case Study of University Students of South Punjab
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1979 unveiled political events of the Iranian Revolution, the siege of Mecca, and the Afghan war that entirely shaped the political dynamics of the Muslim world, including the struggle for regional influence between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Issues like sectarianism, insurgency, humanitarian crisis, violation of women's rights, and uprisings in different parts of the Muslim world ensued. The paper is ...Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
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1-Kamran Fiaz PhD Student, Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Ahsan Riaz Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Muqarrab Akbar Chairman, Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:
Shia-Sunni Rivalry, Social Tolerance, Muslim World Politics, Regional Politics, Pakistani Youth, Family Ties, Social Connections
Elite Official Sources and the Coverage of the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Dawn and The News
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This research study investigates the coverage of Dawn and The News during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic to understand whom they relied on most to share the story of the COVID-19 pandemic with their readers. Sources cited or quoted in the news stories play a significant role in emphasizing the particular aspect of the coverage. The researchers studied the selected newspapers' news coverag ...Read More - Download PDF
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1-Madeeha Naz MPhil Scholar, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.2-Amir Hamza Marwan Lecturer, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.3-Ayesha Anwar Lecturer, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:
Elite Sources, Dominance, Dawn, The News, COVID-19 Pandemic
Empowerment of Rural Women at Household Level in District Nankana Sahib
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his quantitative research was conducted in District Nankana Sahib. The size of the sample was 150Female respondents. A convenient sampling technique was used for the assortment of the respondents. The questionnaire was used as a tool. The results revealed that the empowerment level of rural women in the household is low in district Nankana Sahib. Women are facing a lot of problems that create the ...Read More - Download PDF
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1-Farkhanda Anjum Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan2-Raheel Fatima M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Kanwal Asghar Awan Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:
Women Empowerment, Decision Making autonomy, Household Management, Women Education, Property Rights, Physical mobility, Gender Discrimination, Health facilities.
