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AN INDEPTH EXPLORATION OF THE EMPOWERMENT EXPERIENCES AND THEIR IMPACT ON PERSONAL GROWTH OF FEMALE LECTURERS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).09      10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).09      Published : Jun 2024

An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Personal Growth of Female Lecturers

Abstract

    Women in Pakistan face numerous challenges because of the rigid patriarchal structure. However, their economic self sufficiency gives them autonomy in different aspects of their life. This study aimed to investigate the empowerment experiences among female lecturers in colleges in the district of Bhakkar, Punjab. Twelve participants were sampled using a purposive sampling technique and were interviewed to share their experiences. The findings were analyzed using the thematic analysis approach. Under two main themes—empowerment experiences and their impact on personal growth—the findings revealed that female lecturers feel empowered in relation to domestic decision-making and control over their salary. However, most of them face limitations in their freedom of movement. Furthermore, their increased level of empowerment has led to improved self-worth and confidence. It is recommended that policymakers devise policies to integrate women into the economic sector to enhance their well-being as well as that of society as a whole.

    Women Empowerment, Gender Equality, Empowerment Experiences, Personal Growth, SDGs

    (1) Beenish Fatima
    MPhil Scholar, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
    (2) Shamaila Athar
    Associate Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Athar Azeem
    Assistant Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Fatima, B., Athar, S., & Azeem, A. (2024). An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Personal Growth of Female Lecturers. Global Educational Studies Review, IX(II), 66-74. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).09

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    CHICAGO : Fatima, Beenish, Shamaila Athar, and Athar Azeem. 2024. "An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Personal Growth of Female Lecturers." Global Educational Studies Review, IX (II): 66-74 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).09

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    HARVARD : FATIMA, B., ATHAR, S. & AZEEM, A. 2024. An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Personal Growth of Female Lecturers. Global Educational Studies Review, IX, 66-74.

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    MHRA : Fatima, Beenish, Shamaila Athar, and Athar Azeem. 2024. "An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Personal Growth of Female Lecturers." Global Educational Studies Review, IX: 66-74

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    MLA : Fatima, Beenish, Shamaila Athar, and Athar Azeem. "An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Personal Growth of Female Lecturers." Global Educational Studies Review, IX.II (2024): 66-74 Print.

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    OXFORD : Fatima, Beenish, Athar, Shamaila, and Azeem, Athar (2024), "An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Personal Growth of Female Lecturers", Global Educational Studies Review, IX (II), 66-74

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    TURABIAN : Fatima, Beenish, Shamaila Athar, and Athar Azeem. "An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Personal Growth of Female Lecturers." Global Educational Studies Review IX, no. II (2024): 66-74. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).09