Acid Violence in Pakistan: A Study on Women Victims of Acid Attacks in Karachi

Ismail, Sadia; Guriro, Subhash; Lakho, Muhammad Kamil

doi:10.31703/gssr.2020(v-iii).34

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“…The complicated social and political history of Pakistan can be used to explain why acid assaults are so common there. Men in Pakistan's rural communities first used acid as a weapon to punish women who disobeyed traditional norms or refused to act in accordance with their expectations (Ismail, F. 2023). Women from all backgrounds were victims of acid attacks as they spread in frequency over time.…”

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An Epidemiological study of Acid Burn Incidents in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences and Prevention Strategies

Atiq,

Mujeeb,

Rehman

2023

BJPR

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According to Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF), there are about 200 acid attacks every year in Pakistan, and there have been more incidents reported this year than last (Ahmad, S. 2022). Murder is regarded better than throwing acid (Mihaela B. I. 2015). Unfortunately, Pakistan is becoming more and more popular for hurling acid. A woman in Lahore was recently beaten with acid after rejecting a marriage proposal (Ashraf, S. 2017). South Punjab, a region known for its agriculture and as the "cotton belt," is where more than half of all acid-related crimes occur. This region has historically been plagued by low socioeconomic indicators, and it is also where acid is easily accessible in local markets and frequently used to clean cotton. According to an unbiased study, 9,340 people in Pakistan were victims of acid attacks between 1994 and 2018 (Wong, Y. 2021). Unless the government takes strong action to put an end to the evildoer, such attacks will continue to occur in the nation. According to the Acid Survivors Trust International, 80% of acid attack victims are women, putting acid attacks in the category of gender-based violence (J. G. 2019). Although attackers also target men, the problem primarily impacts women and is more likely to happen in societies where there is a strong gender division (Duggan, M. 2020). This way of life supports gender inequality and highlights the vulnerable status of women in Pakistani society, who frequently face attacks not just from outsiders but even from their own spouses and relatives.

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An Epidemiological study of Acid Burn Incidents in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences and Prevention Strategies

Atiq,

Mujeeb,

Rehman

2023

BJPR

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“…The most prevailing practice used by families and communities is violence against women to stop the struggle of women for change of existing social order and also demonstrates the traditionally uneven power relationship between males and females (Walby et.,al 2017). The social structure of Pakistani society introduces men's dominance over women and encourages gender-based violence in the Country (Ismail, et.,al 2020). It is hard to evaluate the level of violence against female because of the nonavailability of proper data because of social reasons events of violence are not reported by the victim.…”

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Governance in Perspective of Gender Mainstreaming in Pakistan

Naz

2023

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Participation and equity are salient features of good governance. In this context, the government makes sure that all the members must feel that they have a stake in and do not feel excluded from the mainstream of society. A gender-sensitive approach is required to meet the demands of governance. The different ways in which men and women participate in and enjoy benefits from governance are considerably formed by the prevailing structure of gender, whose traditions, prospects, and institutional reflection restrict women's access to social and economic resources and political opportunities. Even though females make up fifty percent of the population of Pakistan their representation in local administration is not encouraging. They are often not entertained by policy-makers and planners which make them difficult to survive and are left far behind in Prosperity. Pakistani society assigns different roles to men and women. But still not succeeded to achieve gender mainstreaming by abolishing gender inequality which is a big hurdle in good governance in Pakistan. This study deals with the theme of mainstreaming women in Pakistan in the background of basic principles of governance and the diversity of needs of women. The nature of the study is qualitative in nature. The study concludes that women should empower to play a more active role in their social, political, and economic lives and eradicate the sociocultural obstacles to the satisfactory participation of women in governance. Policies and Planning must be gender aware in which women's demands and interests should be addressed.

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“…It is considered a greater crime to throw acid than to kill someone. However, the use of acid as a weapon is on the rise in Pakistan (Ismail, 2023).…”

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Empowering Change: Gender-Based Violence and Legal Measures in Pakistan

Jamshaid,

Ayyaz

2022

SLPR

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This article discusses the predicament of women in Pakistan inside a strongly rooted patriarchal system in a concise manner. It discusses the pervasiveness of patriarchal notions, such as societal conventions, gender segregation, and the relationship between female virtue and family reputation. Patriarchal ideals are well-engrained in Pakistani society, relegating women to a position of subordination. The patriarchy uses techniques such as gender segregation, restricted social norms for women, and an ideology that associates female virtue with respect for one's family to keep women under control. This study investigates different sorts of violence against women, including honor killings, sexual assault, acid assaults, abduction, and domestic abuse. According to a 2011 Thomson Reuters Foundation poll. Pakistan is the third most dangerous country for women. The author also emphasizes the inextricable link between patriarchy and violence, as well as the critical importance of increasing women's role in culture, politics, and the economy, and discusses the legal measures adopted by the State to combat and reduce such violence.

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Acid Violence in Pakistan: A Study on Women Victims of Acid Attacks in Karachi

Cited by 4 publications

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An Epidemiological study of Acid Burn Incidents in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences and Prevention Strategies

An Epidemiological study of Acid Burn Incidents in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences and Prevention Strategies

Governance in Perspective of Gender Mainstreaming in Pakistan

Empowering Change: Gender-Based Violence and Legal Measures in Pakistan

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