GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

This text reviews the practices of gender discrimination and the role played by women in our society and attempts to point out the possible contributing factors in plight of women and heinous crimes against them in different disguises. In its course, it covers other responsible factors like socio-economic conditions, social and religious learning practices, and rituals. In the end, it proposes a model to provide true status to women and making them appropriately, powerful and
strong in the society.