International Review of Management and Business Research, 2021
Women as leaders have been facing challenges in workplace as well as at homes. However, the focus... more Women as leaders have been facing challenges in workplace as well as at homes. However, the focus of this research is to explore the challenges which women face in different leadership and managerial positions in public and private organizations in Gilgit-Baltistan. Employing qualitative research method, data was collected from eight (8) females who were in leadership and management positions in different public and private organizations in the context of Gilgit-Baltistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect the data. The analysis of the data showed that women mostly face challenges regarding their job related duties due to household responsibilities, stereotypes of the masses about their abilities to manage public administration and the lack of equal opportunities for promotions and rewards as compared to their male counterparts in the organizations. It is recommended that both public and private organizations should develop women friendly policies to provide equal...
The research is basically a case study of the science textbooks of grade-viii of Pakistani textbo... more The research is basically a case study of the science textbooks of grade-viii of Pakistani textbook boards. The study carried out content analysis of the books discussing how gender has been constructed in the books. It was found, from the analysis, that the books propagate gender stereotypes in different respects. The paper also presents some recommendations on the basis of the findings.
The paper discusses the poor examination system in Pakistan particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan. It ... more The paper discusses the poor examination system in Pakistan particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan. It also highlights how summative assessments are conducted with inconsistant and unreliable papers. These assessments also lead exam-oriented or result-oriented instruction.
International Review of Management and Business Research, 2021
Women as leaders have been facing challenges in workplace as well as at homes. However, the focus... more Women as leaders have been facing challenges in workplace as well as at homes. However, the focus of this research is to explore the challenges which women face in different leadership and managerial positions in public and private organizations in Gilgit-Baltistan. Employing qualitative research method, data was collected from eight (8) females who were in leadership and management positions in different public and private organizations in the context of Gilgit-Baltistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect the data. The analysis of the data showed that women mostly face challenges regarding their job related duties due to household responsibilities, stereotypes of the masses about their abilities to manage public administration and the lack of equal opportunities for promotions and rewards as compared to their male counterparts in the organizations. It is recommended that both public and private organizations should develop women friendly policies to provide equal...
The research is basically a case study of the science textbooks of grade-viii of Pakistani textbo... more The research is basically a case study of the science textbooks of grade-viii of Pakistani textbook boards. The study carried out content analysis of the books discussing how gender has been constructed in the books. It was found, from the analysis, that the books propagate gender stereotypes in different respects. The paper also presents some recommendations on the basis of the findings.
The paper discusses the poor examination system in Pakistan particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan. It ... more The paper discusses the poor examination system in Pakistan particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan. It also highlights how summative assessments are conducted with inconsistant and unreliable papers. These assessments also lead exam-oriented or result-oriented instruction.
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