Exploring Women Entrepreneurship Prospects, Challenges, and Barriers in Pakistan

This study aims to explore challenges, prospects, and barriers for young graduate Pakistani women entrepreneurs. The article is qualitative, and the scholars used the case study research method. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with young graduate female entrepreneurs and analyzed using Gioia methodology. This study explored that the women entrepreneurs used E-business platforms (e.g., social media marketing) as a tool for promoting their innovative business ideas. Current research documents challenges, barriers, opportunities, and support available to Pakistani women entrepreneurs in light of the experiences of the young graduate female entrepreneurs. Further, this article is vital in terms of exclusive methodology, scarcely studies population, contextual value, theoretical advancement by exploring new themes and practical implications. The present paper portrays implications for policymakers to eradicate barriers, address the challenges, and provide opportunities to females by delivering entrepreneurial training and funding opportunities.

Slogans of Pakistani women in the Women's March in view of Islamic values

Historically, Pakistan has been based on an ideology and that ideology is Islam. Islam has given social rights to women. The Qur'an is the basic and paramount source of Islamic sciences. It describes the rights of women in detail. There is even a major Surah in the Qur'an, “Surat al-Nisa” which is a Surah for women's rights. In the name of women's rights, a voice came from the West and then spread all over the world. UN agencies came into action and laws on women's rights began to be enacted and International Women's Day was celebrated. Its effects have also been felt in Pakistan and for almost four to five years, the Women's March has been celebrated in Pakistan as well. The Women's March chanted slogans that demanded women's freedom, will, identity, and other rights. This research paper is an attempt to explore the fact that what is need for women to use these slogans in the Islamic society of Pakistan. Furthermore, this research article also covers the debate on how these demands of women can be analyzed in the light of Pakistan's objective circumstances, culture, and Islamic values. This research paper will help to determine new avenues of research by clarifying the need, importance, and causes of the women's march in Pakistan.

Relationship between loci of control and health-promoting behaviors in Pakistani women with polycystic ovary syndrome: coping strategies as mediators

Background/Objectives Understanding the factors that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome is of substantial importance. Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors (HPLB) have been observed to be effective in managing various symptoms related to PCOS. This study aimed to examine the relationship between loci of control and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors in Pakistani women with polycystic ovary syndrome and the mediating role of coping strategies. Method A correlational study was carried out with 145 unmarried women with polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosed by a gynecologist using the Rotterdam Criteria of 2003 (M age = 24.75 years). Participants were recruited from public sector hospitals in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and a series of hierarchical regression analyses were used to analyze results. Results Findings suggest that women with internal and powerful others locus of control use more active practical coping strategies and less active distractive coping strategies. These women also get more involved in health-promoting behaviors. On the other hand, those with a high level of chance locus of control use less active practical coping strategies and more active distractive coping strategies. In turn, they engage less in health-promoting behaviors. Conclusion Health professionals should consider the effects of different types of locus of control and coping strategies when planning interventions for women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

A Critical Review: A Significant Role of Women in the Development of the Society

Women are equal to men in Pakistan and contribute with some effort to economic development, democratic stability, and social quality. It is fact that Pakistani society is male-dominated and male constitutes a major part of the population of the country. In this regard, women face many problems to progress and obtain due status. In spite of all hurdles, Pakistani women are being an important contribution to the development of society in both rural and urban areas of all provinces. This paper discusses different roles of women from an Islamic point of view, roles of women in the Labour Force, and roles of women in the politics of Pakistan. The explanatory method has been for data collection from the secondary sources data collection like research articles, research journal and books. The finding of the article indicates that women despite numerous difficulties they are motivated, industrious and ready to work for the progress of the society of Pakistan. Consequently, the government and competent authorities should focus on the education, health, nutrition, training, safety and freedom of Pakistani women so that they can play their roles in the development of the country without any fear and discrimination.

Pregnancy related cultural food practices among Pakistani women in the UK: a qualitative study

Background Food practices are influenced by cultural traditions which continue to be important among immigrant groups in their new homeland, especially during significant life events, such as marriage, pregnancy and funerals, as well as for religious ceremonies and festivities. Aim This study aims to explore pregnancy related food practices among first generation Pakistani women living in the UK. Methods A total of 10 first-generation immigrant women were recruited through a voluntary organisation following a convenience sampling technique and were interviewed. Findings The data revealed that the women attached different symbolic meanings to their food practices, particularly relating to pregnancy. These findings were based on 1) their understanding of the changes their body experienced during pregnancy and 2) responding to these changes through the consumption and/or avoidance of certain foods. Conclusion Understanding the cultural contexts of Pakistani women in the UK is important in order to promote healthy food patterns for that cohort during pregnancy.