Patriarchy, Culture, and Economics: The Triple Burden on Pakistani Women

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16877415

Authors

  • Faseeh U Ddin Ph.D. Scholar of National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research (Center of Excellence), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
  • Asma Noor MPhil Scholar: National Institute of Psychology (Center of Excellence), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
  • Ayesha Wazir PhD Scholar, National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research (NIHCR) (Centre of Excellence)

Abstract

This study investigates the confluence effects of patriarchy, cultural values, and economic limitations on women in Pakistan, herein framed as a "triple burden." Employing a qualitative research design, the paper integrates in-depth interviews, thematic analysis, policy documents, review in literature and academic sources to analyze how deeply ingrained gender norms, socio-cultural routines and economic limitations reinforce one another to confine women's agency, involvement, and welfare. Evidence shows that systemic patriarchy entrenches structural inequality, cultural norms tend to function as gatekeepers to advance, and economic constraints lower women's bargaining power both within the household and in the labor market. Advice targets policy reform, cultural reorientation, and economic empowerment to break these mutually reinforcing barriers.

Keywords: Patriarchy, Culture, Economics, Gender Inequality, Pakistan, Women’s Empowerment, Triple Burden

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Published

2025-08-14

How to Cite

Faseeh U Ddin, Asma Noor, & Ayesha Wazir. (2025). Patriarchy, Culture, and Economics: The Triple Burden on Pakistani Women: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16877415. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 4(01), 615–634. Retrieved from https://www.scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/336

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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Articles