Substantive Representation and Violence Against Women (VAW) in Pakistan

Shaheen Ashraf Shah

Chapter 11 in Women, Political Struggles and Gender Equality in South Asia, 2014, pp 175-192 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract As a result of the attacks that took place in the United States on 11 September 2001, and the ensuing war on terror in Afghanistan, Pakistan suddenly became a key partner to the United States of America (US). Internationally, the image of Pakistan as a fundamentalist country in general, and with its women as veiled, submissive and oppressed in particular emerged (Critelli 2010, p. 236). Prior to the US war on terror, Pakistan was already experiencing critical times due to the increased Talibanization1 of the country and a military takeover by General Pervaiz Musharaf (Rashid 2008).

Keywords: Gender Equality; Substantive Representation; Direct Election; Pakistani Woman; Woman Candidate (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137390578_11

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