Role of Higher Education in Personal, Relational, and Environmental Empowerment of Women in Balochistan
Keywords:
Higher Education, Women Empowerment, Personal Empowerment, Relational Empowerment, Environmental EmpowermentAbstract
This study explored the role of higher education in empowering Balochistani women at personal, relational, and environmental levels. It examined how education influenced women's decision-making power, autonomy, political participation, financial independence, and involvement in household decisions. The research also investigated the barriers that still confined educated women to the domestic sphere despite their education. Data were collected from employed and unemployed women across three divisions in Balochistan—Quetta, Loralai, and Kalat—focusing on graduates from 2011–2020. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The findings highlighted the transformative impact of education on women's economic agency and underscored the importance of promoting educational opportunities for empowerment. This research provided valuable insights for stakeholders aiming to address the challenges faced by educated women in Balochistan.
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