Pains and Gains of Working Women

Abstract

Throughout the ages, the problems of the women have been the subject of the study, from the ancient to the modern times. The women studies included the study of nature of women their ambitions and aspirations, desires and wishes, losses and achievements. The achievements of women in different fields of life during different times have contributed to the improvement of their power and position in society. In fact the place of women in less developed societies has inspired much debate. Women in these male-dominated societies have increased the level and intensity of this debate. This paper highlights the contribution of women and analyzes their role in social and economic development. The women are playing very important role in society as devoted mother and sacrificing wife during various periods of time. In the Holy Quran the women are exhorted to be modest, chaste, and to lead a life of decorum and decency which is interpreted by the religious scholars as dignity and honor for women. Women are losing their rights in this period of time characterized by advanced science and technology. Islam has differentiated between the men and women in terms of responsibilities. Islam gave clear directions regarding the status and the position of the women. These are the directions regarding social and financial rights of women. Mostly women workers in the urban areas fall into three distinct categories: (a) Migrants from villages (b) Self employed or employed in Industries (c) Highly educated and work in higher ranks. The study shows that working women are facing multiple tasks now-a-days, with multiple stresses and different types of sociopsycho dimensions.