Empowering Change: Gender-Based Violence and Legal Measures in Pakistan
Muhammad Kashan Jamshaid,
Maham Ayyaz
Abstract: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 … Show more
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