The Impact of Socio-cultural factors on females passing through Higher Education in Pakistan

Shaukat, Sadia; Pell, Anthony

doi:10.14689/ejer.2017.71.11

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“…The study concluded that improving the educational status of females in Pakistan is essential for overall national development. Shaukat and Pell (2015) explored the social and personal issues faced by women in higher education. The study recommended enhancing the socio-cultural environment and improving educational standards for female education to bring about positive changes across all sectors.…”

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Women’s Leadership in School Education: Barriers and Opportunities in Karachi, Sindh

Ahmed,

Karim Suhag,

Ali Lashari

et al. 2023

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School education is the basic foundation for shaping the holistic education of children. This qualitative study investigates Women's Leadership in School Education in Karachi, focusing on barriers and opportunities for female principals in Government Primary Schools. Utilizing a constructivist qualitative approach with a phenomenological design, data was collected through interviews and document analysis. Thematic analysis of the data revealed a multifaceted landscape: persistent gender discrimination and harassment, the challenge of work-life balance, cultural norms impacting diversity promotion, and gender stereotypes shaping experiences. The study underscores the importance of raising awareness about girls' education and its transformative potential, driven by a shared belief in empowerment through education. It highlights the resilience and dedication of women principals advocating for change and recognizing girls' education as a catalyst for societal transformation. In response, the study recommends providing equitable resources and support structures to enable female educational leaders to champion social justice and overcome barriers, ultimately promoting equal educational opportunities for all.

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Women’s Leadership in School Education: Barriers and Opportunities in Karachi, Sindh

Ahmed,

Karim Suhag,

Ali Lashari

et al. 2023

GJSSH

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“…So one of the reasons that make women down is the lack of role models in the field of educational leadership. Shaukat and Pell (2017) state that females in leadership positions face maledominant culture in the workplace causing conflict between professional and cultural obligations. The small number of women leaders in the field of educational leadership can make it difficult for resourceful networking among female principals (Kowalski and Stouder, 1999).…”

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Challenges to female college principals and vice principals: Patriarchal gender beliefs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Jahan¹

2022

Educational Management Administration & Leadership

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The purpose of this study is to provide an insight view about the challenges to female government college principals and vice principals in Chitral, Pakistan. The study uses in-depth interviews for data collection and on the basis of predetermined criteria, the study participants were selected. The findings of the study explain that in district Chitral female government college principals and vice principals face socio-cultural, religious, and political challenges in their work place and remain under tremendous pressure that leads to limit their efficiency and restrict their professional growth. However, very few principals and vice principals are satisfied with their jobs because of supportive families. Therefore, the study recommends that these aspects be placed before forums for consideration to rightly empower the female principalship/education leadership for assurance of quality female education in Chitral and Pakistan, through real delegation of power with a conducive environment to female government college principals and vice principals.

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“…Several studies have uncovered the impacts of the socio-economic and cultural hurdles that Pakistani women face before entering, during, and even after leaving higher education, and when they join professions and are exposed to dominant male culture. (Shaukat & Pell, 2017).…”

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Tackling the gender biases in higher education careers in Pakistan: potential online opportunities post COVID-19

Ashraf,

Cagliesi,

Hawkes

et al. 2021

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Driven to improve the quality of higher education as an engine of growth and socio-economic development within Pakistan for 20 years, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan has focused on linking academics and professional services staff with their counterparts in various countries, including the UK, US, and Australia. In collaboration with the British Council, the PAK-UK initiative has been launched to offer deeper linkages between the academics and universities in the UK and Pakistan. This paper presents statistical analysis of data collected in a British Council project highlighting the gender inequalities of the current HEC strategy. The results suggest the potential for online opportunities to help close and amend this gender gap and improve higher education in Pakistan, and the PAK-UK initiative's role in contributing more broadly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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The Impact of Socio-cultural factors on females passing through Higher Education in Pakistan

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Women’s Leadership in School Education: Barriers and Opportunities in Karachi, Sindh

Women’s Leadership in School Education: Barriers and Opportunities in Karachi, Sindh

Challenges to female college principals and vice principals: Patriarchal gender beliefs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Tackling the gender biases in higher education careers in Pakistan: potential online opportunities post COVID-19

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