Gender Equality and Legal Frameworks: Progress and Challenges

Authors

  • Sara Malik School of Social Sciences, Quaid i Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Nadia Hussain Centre for Gender Studies, Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66238/ijrss.v2i1.16

Keywords:

gender equality, legal frameworks, Pakistan, constitutional law, enforcement challenges, international treaties, gender based violence, socio cultural norms

Abstract

Gender equality remains a central pillar of human rights and sustainable development. In Pakistan, constitutional principles and statutory reforms have sought to fortify gender equality within law. However, entrenched patriarchal norms, gaps between legal texts and enforcement, and socio economic barriers continue to undermine outcomes. This article analyzes the progress achieved through legal frameworks, including constitutional guarantees, pro women laws, and international treaty commitments, and identifies key challenges in implementation, social norms, and institutional capacity. The study further proposes actionable policy recommendations to close the gap between law and lived experience. This multidisciplinary approach situates legal reforms within the socio cultural context of Pakistan for comprehensive policy insight

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Published

2022-06-30

How to Cite

Sara Malik, & Nadia Hussain. (2022). Gender Equality and Legal Frameworks: Progress and Challenges. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCES, 2(1), 42–48. https://doi.org/10.66238/ijrss.v2i1.16

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022)

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