Economic Violence against Women in Punjab: Dimensions, Determinants and its Implications on Women Social Status in Society

Dilshad Ahmad, Salyha Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Mah Rukh Shabbir

Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2022, vol. 8, issue 1, 13-24

Abstract: Purpose: Women are almost half the population of the world while their poor social status and limited participation in society is a serious issue of their deprivation specifically in developing countries like Pakistan. This study was attempted to investigate economic violence against women and its influential factors on women's social status in society.Design/Methodology/Approach: The study used multiple regression analysis for empirical estimation of cross-sectional data of 840 married men from three low socio-economic districts Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Muzaffargarh from Punjab province of Pakistan.Findings: Empirical estimates of the study indicated among men above secondary school education, agricultural occupational status, emotional health status, childhood violence experience and witness are significant factors that impact women's economic violence.Implications/Originality/Value: There is a need for adequate legislation and policy measures for free and easy access to schooling, particularly in rural areas. In reducing gender disparity and violence’s regarding women social media, electronic media and print media can play a significant role by providing productive and positive messages in discussions and programs.

Keywords: Women Economic Violence; Higher Education; Media; Punjab; Pakistan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.26710/jbsee.v8i1.2107

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