Assess the Female Empowerment Dynamics and Socio-Economic Constraints and Their Impacts in Decision-Making Process: A Case Study of Balochistan Pakistan

Abstract

In order to assess the impact of empowerment dynamics and socio-economic constraints of females within terms of decision-making process this research was conducted in Balochistan. Two districts were selected namely Quetta and Pishin. Descriptive research was used by using the random sampling. 200 female respondents were selected from Quetta and Pishin district. Cronbach Alpha value (0.78 to 0.82) that confirmed the presence consistency of the research instrument was excellent. Data was entry and coding into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. ANOVA within terms of the LSD test was run based on 0.01 alpha level. Results revealed that more than half (55%) of the female respondents have its place in the middle age category. Sample majority (62%) of the female respondents were uneducated. Vast majority 83% of the female respondents live under the joint family system. Thus, based on
perception it was concluded that female empowerment dynamics remains the same at p.≤.00; .01 level regarding the female empowerment dynamics. Non-significant variation was found four out of four variables at p.≤.00; .01 level regarding the female socio-economic constraints. Based on achieved results following recommendations put forward. Vocational training institutes should be established so that to empower the female socio-economic condition. To encourage the female participation in decision-making so as to promote the female political streamlining.