Empowering Pakistani Woman: Impact of Education, Technology and Training Skills Development

Abstract

Purpose: It is known fact that Currently Pakistani woman are facing several problems e.g., domestic violence, gender dominancy, gender discrimination and unequal distribution of power, rights and work, due the inadequacy of education.  In this contemporary era of gender inequality woman empowerment is an essential area of study to be focused on. This study, therefore, aims to investigate the impact of education, technology and Skills development adopted for empowerment of women. Design/Methodology/Approach: Data was collected from private and government girls’ colleges of Hyderabad district Sindh.  A survey technique was used to collect data using convenience non random sampling technique. Smart PLS responses analyzed with the sample size of 1184. Findings: Results of Structural equation modeling through Smart PLS supported the structural model. It was found that appropriate educational facilities, technology facilitation and training and skills development positively related to Pakistani woman empowerment. Implications/Originality/Value: Education is the milestone in empowering woman and the main factor in woman’s prosperity and development. In this scenario, education is a turning point in playing vital role in empowering woman because it enables the woman to face the challenges of contemporary time and make a significant change in their traditional roles and in their lives. Academician, policy makers and leaders of organizations must note this fact.