Special Edition-07.pdf - Lahore School of Economics

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Mehak Ejaz
In light of the findings of this study, the following are some
suggestions and policy implications to improve the social status of rural and
urban female regarding the labor force participation:
Reviewing the facts stated in the data regarding the proportion of
females participating in the labor market with respect to education level, it
has been surprisingly observed that 70% of our female labor force is
illiterate, they have never attended school and of the remaining 30%, 11%
have completed education up to matric, 9% primary, 3% higher education
and 7% up to graduation. It is an alarming situation and the need of the
hour is to analyze the factors as to why female education is minimal.
Education plays a vital role in the development of societies and only
educated females can understand their rights since education empowers a
woman to make decisions regarding labor force participation.
As compared to urban areas, there are limited opportunities for
education in rural areas. In rural areas women mostly work in the fields.
Women should also be encouraged to obtain technical education. In
this regard certain programmes should be initiated so that they can
contribute towards development.
The proper utilization of human and financial resources is lacking in
our society. The solution to the problem lies in spreading awareness among
the parents and husbands of females. The entry of females in the labor
market fundamentally changes the status of females in their families as well
as in society.