Essays about: "Gender and Development and Pakistan"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Gender and Development and Pakistan.

  1. 1. The Influence of Family Moral Supportin the Creation of Small-MediumEnterprises for Female Entrepreneursin Indonesia & Pakistan

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tanzila Khan; Titik Rusmiati; [2022]
    Keywords : Family moral support; Entrepreneurship; Female entrepreneurs; Small- Medium Enterprises.;

    Abstract : Female entrepreneurship plays a significant role in economic growth and innovation within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. However, Female entrepreneurs face challenges that are different from male entrepreneurs. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Double Burden of a Pandemic: Examining the Impact of Covid-19 on Domestic Violence Against Women in Pakistan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Zara Jan; [2021]
    Keywords : Pakistan; domestic violence; domestic violence against women; violence against women; Covid-19; pandemic; patriarchy; gender inequality; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Covid-19 has served as a magnifying lens to the globally prevailing issue of domestic violence against women. This qualitative case study examines why domestic violence against women prevails in Pakistan, what factors have led to its increase during Covid-19, and how have civil society organizations responded to this issue. READ MORE

  3. 3. Factors that contribute to the violence against women: a study from Karachi, Pakistan

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, SV

    Author : Eraj Khurram; [2017]
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    Abstract : Violence against women is an international issue that is affecting the lives of women globally. Sustainable Development Goals also emphasizes gender equality and women’s empowerment for peace around the world and each country is responsible to check within a country accordingly. READ MORE

  4. 4. Impact of Indigenous Culture on women leadership in Pakistan : How does indigenous culture of Pakistan restricts career progress and leadership abilities of females of Pakistan

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Shafta Manzoor; [2015]
    Keywords : Indigenous culture; Female Leadership; Decision making power; Social immobility issues; Patriarchal Culture; Cultural taboos; Leadership skills; Role expectancy of females; Work and family life balance;

    Abstract : “Although the subject of female leadership is very well documented at an international level, Pakistan still lacks enough research in this area. This scarcity of research gives rise to a commonly held belief that gender equality has been achieved in Pakistan which hides the gender stereotypes and discrimination practices still prevailing in the country. READ MORE

  5. 5. Social Enterprises is a Right Based Approach to Realize the Socio-Economic Rights of Marginalized Women? A case study conducted about ‘Vägen ut! Kooperativen’ in the City of Goteborg, Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Sajjad Ahmad; [2014-02-10]
    Keywords : Vägen ut! kooperativen VuK ; Social Enterprises; Women socio-economic rights; Handicraft;

    Abstract : The ‘VuK’ is a social cooperative in Sweden using handicraft method to achieve financial sustainability for underprivileged women. It is a self-helped organization implementing social and economic rights for underprivileged women. READ MORE