Abstract
Throughout the historical kaleidoscope of Pakistan politics, it is
evident that women role has not been substantial irrespective of
their population size. This article highlights the historical
political situation of women role along with challenges and
opportunities in their participation and representation in
Pakistan’s politics. It is evident that their decreased descriptive
participation reciprocated into lower substantive contribution in
the Pakistan politics. The voting turnout used to be lower as
compare to the male counterpart during all the elections in
Pakistan. Through qualitative investigation and the data of the
elections, it is observed that the situation is gradually
transforming in the 21st century and it is improved as compare
to the earlier status. The patriarchal society, poverty, religious
dogma etc, are the main stumbling blocks towards women
political emancipation. Increased educational status, economic
wellbeing and enhanced role in decision making bodies will
serve as an antidote to all the issues
Musharaf Rubab , Dr. Ghulam Mustafa, Adnan Nawaz. (2020) Conundrum of Women Political Participation in Pakistan: Impediments and Opportunities, Pakistan Social Sciences Review, Volume 4, Issue 2.
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