Case
ZAREEN AND MAJID DURRANI
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AREA :GENDER
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LENGTH :11
LUMS No :17-010-2007-1
PUBLICATION YEAR : 2007
ABSTRACT:
(NOT FOR SALE - AJMC CASE) This case presents the challenges and frustrations of an ambitious, professional couple, Zareen and Majid Durrani who are trying to balance the demands of work and family life while negotiating appropriate gender roles in a society where economic and social pressures are making traditionally accepted roles to crumble and lose relevance. The hectic work schedules of both the partners have brought some self actualization for each, however, it has also adversely impacted the family life and children resulting in a relationship full of stress. Both blame the other for the current situation and expect their partner to demonstrate better understanding and accommodation. As things stand their future work demands are only going to expand. The question is who, if any, should yield or is a healthy compromise possible? There is some urgency to this decision as their two little children have contracted small pox and need full time attention at home for the next couple of weeks at the minimum.