Gender equality a myth outlines:

Gender equality is a myth

Outline

1-Introduction:
Gender equality is a myth because women are not equal to men in Pakistan

2- Causes:
a)Poor implementation of laws regarding women protection
b)Less say of women in decision making
c)Conservative mindset
d)Illiteracy and feudalism
e)Cruel customs and traditions
f)Misinterpretation of religion
h)Economic dependence of women on men

3-Effects:
a)Domestic violence
b)Weak economy of country
c)Forced marriages
d)Overpopulation
e)Rise in crime against women including acid throwing
f)Poor image of country due to frequent cases of honor killing
g)Psychological problems in women owing to harsh attitude of men

4- Remedies:
a) More educational institutes for women
b) Share in inheritance
c) Adequate representation of women in national and provincial assemblies
d) Freedom to decide their future
e) Strict implementation of laws against acid throwing, honor killing and harassment at
work place
f)Exemplary punishment in cases of rapes and forced marriages
g)Role of media in moral and social uplift of women
h)Effective steps in favor of third gender
i)Impartial role of judiciary

4- Conclusion

Introduction
2) Conceptualizing the term “Gender Equality”
3) Factors which show that women are not equal to men in Pakistan
a. Woman, source of evil
b. Woman, a weaker sex
c. Woman, an inferior trait
d. Woman, a bad decision maker
e. Woman, a mere house wife
f. Woman, a useless human capital
4) Root causes behind Gender Inequality in Pakistan
a. Misinterpretation of religion
b. Stereotypic socio-cultural traditions
c. Low participation of women in political field
d. Illiteracy and poverty
e. Maintenance of status-quo, male dominated society
f. Non-implementation of woman protection laws
5) Reversing the tide- turning gender inequality into gender equality
a. Education led eradication of myths
b. Responsibility on part of ullemas
c. Economic Empowerment of women
d. Protection against evils of society
e. Strengthening and Implementation of women protection laws
f. Encouragement of participation in political field
6) Conclusion

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