Tracing the snapshot of working women: a behavioural analysis of their family members. | [Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences • 2006]

Author(s):

1. Ashfaq Maan: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Kanwal Asghar: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Farooq Tanwir: University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

4. Abdul-Saboor: University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

5. Ikram Ali: University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abstract:

In Pakistan there is hardly any field of endeavor in which women are not playing their significant part. In our society, working women has to perform multiple roles. They are permanent members of the labour force. To keep balance between home and office is a major problem of working women. This study was done to ascertain socioeconomic characteristics of working women and undertake behavioural analysis of their families. The present study was conducted in Faisalabad City. A total of 200 female were selected randomly in readymade garments industry and thus respondents were interviewed by using simple random technique. It was noted that about 57 percent workingwomen were not consulting their husbands for making household and socio-economic decisions. There might be two reasons for this negation. First, husbands considered it bad to discuss with women on such issues. Second, working women considered themselves superior because they had gained confidence while doing work. The favourable attitude of the husbands was a great source of encouragement and happiness for the workingwomen. It was estimated that women with great job security were highly satisfied with their life and leading a happy one as compared to those workingwomen who were at the threat of job insecurity. A favorable attitude of the in-laws made their life happier than those who faced unfavorable attitude of their in-laws. It is concluded from study findings that single and young women got preference for job in readymade garments industry. Government should take necessary measures for the betterment of readymade garments lady workers. There is a need that male should change their social attitude towards working ladies; avoiding harassment at the working places.

Page(s): 77-81

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume: 43, Issue: 1--2, Year: 2006

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