Title: The Role of Women in Decision-Making-Case Study of Northern Pakistan
Abstract: This study explores the women’s role in decision-making at household level in AJ&K. It argues that participation of women in decision-making is different in rural than urban. In this study the role of women in decision-making link to their empowerment. Data is collected through questionnaire. Responses of 164 married women from four Districts of AJ&K are selected. The analysis of variance reveals that with greater freedom to mobility & involvement in household purchases variables has greater effect in decision-making at household level & effect is greater in rural women. Men play dominant role in decisions regarding the marriages of children & sale & purchase of livestock especially in rural areas. The findings reveals that women with greater freedom to go outside are empower in decision-making. The study examines the contribution of women in decision-making at household level & its importance relative to their empowerment. The study indicates that women’s decision-making power at household level play an important role in achieving gender balance.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-02-19
Language: en
Type: article
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