AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENTIAL LINK AMONG TRADITIONAL PATTERN, GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN: AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM HIGHER SECONDARY INSTITUTES OF QUETTA (BALOCHISTAN)

Abstract

This article examines discriminatory behaviour against women within
their families using a quantitative approach. Data was collected in Quetta, the
capital of Balochistan, and respondents were selected through simple random
sampling. A total of 203 structured questionnaires were completed by students
from the arts faculty of seven girls’ degree colleges in Quetta. The aim of the
present study was to understand the behaviour of families towards their female
members. The Baloch and Pashtun tribes, where the sons are more valuable and
considered, in fact, the strength of the family. Therefore, the researcher was
interested in examining the gender discrimination against females at the family
level. The hypothetical statements were tested through a coefficient test using the
Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24. The results of the study show
that females at the family level face disparity, while males have all the
necessities of life and better educational opportunities to pursue their careers.
The study recommends that the care and equivalence strategy should be
endorsed by different campaigns, which should be organized by government and
non-government organizations. Furthermore, families should change their
attitude towards females and give them equivalent attention and importance as
males.
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