Traditional gender roles are breaking down in Pakistan. More and more women are going out to work, even in fields that were previously considered to be male domains. Women are beginning to evolve a new confidence in their work. Even in the villages, women work side by side with men while successfully running their homes. At the same time though women who choose to stay at home are exercising their right of freedom of choice and can still play an important role by building for the future, for our children are our future.
Women in Pakistan are beginning to challenge the status quo for a brighter future. The media can play a responsible role by raising concerns about discrimination, whether on the basis of gender or disability. It will take many years to implement any real change but many women in Pakistan are struggling to pave the way for it. Networking is so important in building for the next generation. The fight against stereotypical roles is on. Female qualities need to be valued, both in the work force and in the home. Women must be allowed to integrate without losing their identity. As we step into the 21st century women hope for an egalitarian society worldwide