Challenges in the Progress of Women, s Political Participation in Pakistan

Abstract

The challenges and Progress of the political participation of women in Pakistan, a nation with a complicated sociopolitical environment, are examined in this study. Even though women have made great progress in recent decades, a number of obstacles still prevent them from fully participating in politics. The report draws attention to structural, cultural, and financial barriers include patriarchal norms, gender-based violence, low educational attainment, and the under-representation of women in important positions of political decision-making. The study evaluates the effects of these advancements on women's empowerment, voting behavior, and policymaking through qualitative data analysis. The article's conclusion makes suggestions for enhancing women's political participation in Pakistan going forward, highlighting the necessity of ongoing reforms, raising the awareness of the public, and establishing an atmosphere that encourages women to actively participate in politics.

Keywords: Women, Political Participation, Financial Barriers, Patriarchal Norms, Awareness