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Gender Dimension - Economically Unequal

Saad Rasool


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AREA : Gender

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LENGTH : 5

LUMS No : 17-012-2015-1

PUBLICATION YEAR : 2015

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KEYWORDS:

Gender Dimension,Economically Unequal,Issues,Key Points,Societal Constructs,Pakistan,Gender Inequality,Human Rights Law,Sociology,Organizational Behaviour


DESCRIPTION:

This case study deals mainly with questions about the economic inequality pervading our social consciousness, which expressly manifests itself in not just social but also economic contexts. These biases act as covert obstructions, hindering females from realizing their full potential at the workplace, as in the case study, either by exacerbating the gender wage gap or thwarting women from reaching higher ranks of management. These male-dominated norms and societal constructs affect women and their careers/aspirations in a prejudicial manner. Pakistan's democratic paradigm limits advancement opportunities for women, especially if they choose to enter a male-dominated field. Women are expected to limit themselves to the sphere of family life and are frequently discouraged from pursuing employment opportunities. Women, as individuals, are deemed to be incapable of balancing and effectively fulfilling the responsibilities of their personal and professional lives. Personnel across the public and private sectors discriminate against women in terms of career advancement, which includes, inter alia, unequal pay and the age of retirement.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

This case study is Pakistan-specific and targets public sector employment in Pakistan. Having been written for a target audience of all ages, the case study can be included in courses that focus on gender inequality and the bureaucratic process of decision making. Audiences include graduate and undergraduate degree students in universities as well as non-degree training apparatus, such as courses and workshops for public and semi-government officials. The case may also be taught as part of an MBA curriculum, during a course on Public Policy or Business Ethics.


SUBJECTS COVERED:

Human Resource Management, Management, Gender, Education, Human Rights Law, Gender Inequality, Sociology, Organisational Behaviour