Gender and Governance

compensation to the bride’s family for losing a daughter

the transfer of money or wealth by the groom’s family for the loss of his labour

wealth received by the bride from her husband’s family

compensation for taking responsibility for the bride where women are regarded as economic burden

Aurat Foundation

All Pakistan’s Women Association (APWA)

Sindhiani Tahreek

Tehrik-e-Niswan

expressed in Christianity, Judaism and Islam

characterized by male dominated rituals and myths

often not accepted by women who have their own gender ideologies

all of the above

Military dictatorship

Zina and Hudood Ordinance

laws determined to reduce the stature of women in the society

All of the above

April 28, 2014

December 30, 2013

June 30. 2013

None of these

Majlis

Ashokta Punarbashan Sangstha

Bangladesh Mahila Samiti

Asar Alo Mohila Unnayan Sangstha

Males are physically stronger on average than women.

In most societies males pre-empt major centers of public power.

Matriarchies existed in the past but were overthrown by men.

There are many societies without marked gender inequalities.

Resent being excluded from male ritual activities

do not attach much importance to what men do during rituals

are eager to participate in male secret ceremonies

accept the reasons for male superior status

Tamgha-e-Quaid-i-Azam

Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

Tamgha-e-Khidmat

Tamgha-e-Pakistan

1961

1965

1973

1985