Sociological Perspectives on Women’s Empowerment in Lahore: A  Quantitative Analysis of Key Determinants

Muhammad  Hatim; Mubarka Abbas; Mahjabeen Arshad; Yasim Tasleem

Muhammad Hatim Univeristi Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
Mubarka Abbas University of Management and Technology
Mahjabeen Arshad University of management and technology, Pakistan
Yasim Tasleem Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan

Keywords: access to education, gender inequality, job availability, Lahore, women empowerment

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This study explores the most critical issue of women empowerment and its interrelation with the lack of access to education, gender inequality and limited availability of job opportunities. Women empowerment remains a significant challenge in Pakistan, particularly in urban centers like Lahore, where these factors continue to restrict women's progress. A sample of 384 respondents was selected through random sampling from the general population of Lahore, and data was collected using standardized questionnaires. The gathered data was investigated using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS), and the results unfold a strong relationship between gender inequality, limited access to education, the availability of jobs, and women empowerment. The findings contribute to existing literature and provide crucial insights for policymakers and stakeholders working to advance women’s empowerment in Pakistan.

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