Abstract
The present study unfolds the lack of research about various methods of violence against women and the
causes behind those cruel acts. Also, it tries o figure out the social as well as impact of different acts of violence
such as domestic abuse, rape, honour killings and all forms of discrimination. This study tries to explore that why
women are considered inferior creature since the time of their birth, why they are denied the right to education and
inheritence, why they are not allowed to work, why they have to take orders and so on. Most importantly, why the
reaction of society is not emphatic towards victim in majority of cases and why people do not bother about devising
policies for reducing crimes. Later, the whole economy observes negative effects; lack of access towards education
leads to low participation in work force further leading to low national income. In addition, many working women
face violence at home and harassment at workplace but they remain silent which reduces their productivity. Some
even leave their jobs which leads to unemployment. To sum, all forms of violence destroy the very basis of every
society and economy.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to analyse different forms of violence against women in Lahore and reaction of
society against those barbaric acts. In addition, how economy is affected, is also included in aims and objectives of
this study.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
Semi-structured interviews have been carried out using purposive sampling. Stratification of society has been done
on the basis of three classes; elite class, middle class and poor class. Responses have been analyses qualitatively
and discussed in detail.
Findings/result:
The findings are investigated on the basis of classes. Male dominancy, poor policies of government and
misinterpretation of Islamic values haven been identified in responses from all three classes
.
Research Implications: future research can be carried out if interviews are conducted over a large scale, i.e.,
covering more areas of Pakistan. In addition, as violence also exists in developed countries, same research can be
carried out to find the social and economic situation of violence in developed counties. To put cherry on top, a
comparison between developed and developing countries will provide a very good research.
Ayesha Serfraz, Sara Rehan Ansari, Ahmed Muneeb Mehta, University of Punjab. (2021) FACTORS AFFECTING SOCIAL ATTITUDE TOWARDS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN PAKISTAN AND ECONOMIC REPERCUSSIONS, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume-58, issue 3.
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