Workplace Harassment of Women in Pakistan: An Analytical Study in Islamic Perspective

Abstract

slamic perspective asserts that a woman plays an important role in economic 
development of a nation. Nevertheless, in Pakistan, women face various types of
harassment at workplace. Harassment is an offensive behavior which makes an 
environment painfully unfriendly. In the Pakistani society, women face personal 
harassment which includes the use of inappropriate language and bullying at 
workplace. The victim may be subjected to unwanted and insulting remarks. 
Harassment may be both psychological and sexual in nature. There are many 
reasons of harassment such as male dominated society, lack of women power and 
unfavorable working environment. Harassment makes a woman’s job more 
difficult and undermines her potential to contribute in the economic development 
of her country. Holy Prophet (SAW) detested insult, degradation and sexual 
harassment. Rather, He (SAW) bestowed upon women the rights of ownership, 
dignity, protection and liberty which encourage women to participate in 
economic activities vigorously. The purpose of writing this research paper is to 
describe the workplace harassment of women in Pakistan, its reasons and 
eradication in the light of teachings of Islam. This research paper follows content 
analysis method.