ASSESSING GENDER VIOLENCE IN RAIN FED REGION OF PUNJAB

The social and cultural context of Pakistani Society (both rural and urban) is predominantly patriarchal. Therefore, the females are facing discrimination and exploitation from their male counterparts. Further different types of violence are also frequently occurring in Pakistani Society. Therefore, a research study was conducted in rain fed area of the Punjab Pakistan to assess the gender violence. A cross sectional survey research design was adopted and a sample of 400 respondents (200 female and 200 male) were selected randomly. The analysis of the data revealed that male and female respondents face different types of violence. About 55 % female respondents and 42 % male respondents reported verbal violence. Similarly, about 18% female and 12% male reported physical violence. Further majority (97%) both female and male respondents reported mobility violence regarding visits for health facilities and shopping. It is concluded that females are more victimized of all types of gender violence. At the end some recommendations like discouragement of violence, awareness raising campaign and formulation of legislation are made.