Analysis of the Missing Linkages of Government Policies to Address Women’s Unpaid Work in Pakistan

Abstract

This research aims at analyzing the legal implication of policies to reduce the unpaid work and suggest policies measures for decision planners. This paper reviews some of the implemented policies in western and South Asian Countries and concluded that gender gap in terms of labour market which may affect women’s socio-economic decision at household level. The state can play an important role in the implementing fair legislation policies to support a more equal distribution of responsibilities between men and women.