Publication

This paper analyzes the effects of female labor force participation on welfare and society in Pakistan. The increased numbers of participation have made a difference not only to the women’s overall welfare but have also begun to change the social and political landscape of the country. The paper suggests that this increase is a result of developments in three areas: education, employment and entrepreneurship. The author argues that this trend will profoundly affect the way Pakistani society functions, the way its economy will run and the manner in which its political order will evolve.