Problems of Working Women in Karachi, Pakistanâ oeProblems of working women in Karachi is based on interviews survey conducted with working women as the subject. The domestic worker, and women working in offices and companies in the clerical and managerial positions are interviewed. The study showed that the women in general are victims of gender biased society, specially working women. The data is also based on clear graphs and charts showing the magnitude of gender inequality in terms of Labour Force Participation. This is the only book which gives the full information about the working women in Karachi. It explains the life style of Muslim women living in underdeveloped country who are trying to find their identity and fighting for their survival in male dominated society. It explains the living standards, their problems and hindrances they face while trying to make their way into the job market. This book is a must read for those who are interested to have an insight into the working women problems in a Muslim underdeveloped state. It is beneficial to students, researchers, surveyors and all who are interested to read and learn about this issue. The whole material is full of information explained in simple and easy to understand language with graphs, personal interviews and case studies. |
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Iffat Hussain. CHAPTER THREE SOCIO - ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Age There is a large variation in the socio - economic characteristics in all three categories of employed women . They were all between 16 and 60 years of age , and it was ...
... Economic factors influence women greatly in choosing when to marry . Those who are less economically dependent on ... economic status has also deteriorated due to economic instability in the country . Women have to some extent rebelled ...
... economic power . Domestic workers should be protected from abuses and practises similar to slavery such as bonded due to debt and working without salary , excessive working hours , unreasonable confinement and isolation , physical ...