Abstract
The role of media on our decision making and life style is
enormous. Mass communication has great impact in the
progression of a country. No one can deny the fact that women
are fundamental element of all societies. No society can be
developed without giving due appraisal to women and their
rights. This study examines the role of newspapers in creating
awareness regarding women protection laws in working women
of Lahore. Researcher has selected recent five laws of women
protection i.e., Sexual Harassment Act, Domestic Violence Act,
Anti Women practices Act, Hudood Ordinance and Acid Control
and Crime Protection Act. These laws are safeguarding women
at workplace and at domestic level. Researcher used survey as
method of data collection. Stratified sampling is used and
researcher divided respondents in four groups from different
professions. Theoretical framework comprises of agenda setting.
It is hypothesized that newspapers are giving awareness among
working w
Saima Quddoos. (2019) Women Protection Laws Awareness Among Working Women: Role of Leading Newspapers Of Pakistan, Journal of Media Studies, Volume-34, Issue-2.
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