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KBL ACADEMY OF ENGLISH RAILWAY ROAD SHAKARGARH 0333-4919297)WOMEN ROLE IN THE SOCIETY/IN ISLAM/PROBLEMS OF WORKING WOMENINTRODUCTION1. Part and parcel of life2. Educates the whole generation3. Source of comfort4. Performs different rolesHISTORIC PERPECTIVE1.

Treated badly2. Considered curse

3. Didnt get equal social and politicalrightsISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE

1. Equal rights2. Respect as a mother and wife

3. Source of creationWESTERN PERSPECTIVE1. Equal social, educational and

political opportunities2. Work shoulder to shoulderPAKISTANI SOCIETY1.

Doesnt get freedom2. Social and cultural checksPROBLEMS OF WORKING WOMEN

1. Social insecurity2. Exploited sexually3. Low paid4. Family conflicts and duties

The beauty of this world is due to the existence of woman.Allama IqbalWoman is as important as man. Her existence is necessary in this world. No one can deny her role

and importance in the society. She is part and parcel of life. Even Adam A.S) desired the presence of awoman in paradise. Though he had all the luxuries of life in paradise, yet he wanted Eve (A.S) there. Sheperforms different roles in a society. Every role is important. Being a mother, she brings up not only a child

rather she guides a generation. A child is father of the man. (Wordsworth). Her education is the education ofa nation. Brigham Young Says, You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate ageneration.Her role as a wife and sister is important as well. These relationships make life colourful andcharming. She is the symbol of love and sacrifice. She sacrifices her wishes and comforts for the sake of herfamily.

But unfortunately, a woman has been treated badly in the human history. She was considered a

burden on the society. The Arabs buried their daughters. She was treated as sex toy and slave. Her role was

restricted to the four walls of the house. Though she has been a subject of mans discussion, yet she was notequal status. Trojan War was fought for the sake of a woman, Greek Helen. She was the topic of many

romantic tales. The whole courtly literature revolves around wars and women. In spite of all this, she was

not given importance. In ancient civilizations like Indian, Greek, Roman and western, her role was just like

slaves. The western woman was not given social and political status until the mid of twentieth century. Shewas not allowed to cast votes and study worldly knowledge.

Islam gave her importance. Islam stressed her respect. She was given equal rights and opportunities.

She was consulted for her likeness and dislikes. She participated in the peace and war. Sometimes her rankseven surpassed man. She was given status that paradise lies under the feet of mother. She wasnt considereda cause of curse. Islam has addressed as the source of creation of humanity. Eve is the mother whole

humanity. "O Mankind, keep your duty to your Lord who created you from a single soul and from it createdits mate of same kind) and from them twain has spread a multitude of men and women". [The Holy Quran4:1]Islam enhanced the concept of her role. The Holy Prophet (SAAW) stressed her status as " The best ofyou is the best to his family.

The status of woman in the western countries has developed with passage of time. After many

feminist movements of nineteenth and twentieth century, she has her social and political equality. She

works shoulder to shoulder with man. She is given equal opportunities in her life. She gets education andsocial status equally. However her domestic role has been affected owing to excessive involvement in thesocial activities. The upbringing of the future generation is a problem in the western countries. They are

equal to men. Women hold up half of sky. MaoThe role of woman in Pakistani society is neither Islamic nor western. Besides Islamic teachings and

influence of media, the strong conventions in the society also restrict the role of woman. Many evils are inpractice in Pakistan due to male dominance, ignorance to true Islamic teachings, poor education system and

feudal system. She has to face many social, cultural and political barriers in our country. Majority is Pakistan

believes her role within the four walls of the house. Thus a lot of problems are faced by a working woman inour country. They work as doctors, nurses, lawyers and teachers. They have to face prejudice in the maledominated society. They are given low salary. They are harassed on their work place and on the road. Theyare considered bad socially. They lose their respect in the society. Sexual exploitation by the seniors is very

common. Moreover they have to compromise their domestic duties. This results family conflicts and poorupbringing of the children. They feel insecurity because laws are not implemented. There is poor law and

order situation. The ills of police system and judiciary have enhanced their insecurity.It can be concluded that her role is very important in the society. She can be made more effective if

she enjoys equal rights and she doesnt find any problem while working.