Norms and Gender Inequality: Pathways and Limitations to Change in a Muslim Context
This talk will explore how social norms reproduce gender inequality, particularly in governance and politics, in patriarchal societies using Pakistan as an example. It will examine potential pathways for changing the status quo, considering the inherent ‘stickiness’ of inequality-creating social norms that tend to evolve slowly. Additionally, it will discuss the limitations of working within these norms and explore actions that can effectively shift them. The talk will synthesize findings from the author’s recent research on the subject.
Date:
15 October 2024, 17:00 (Tuesday, 1st week, Michaelmas 2024)
Venue:
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Road OX3 0EE
Venue Details:
Cordoba Room
Speaker:
Dr Ali Cheema (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Organising department:
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Organisers:
Dr Adeel Malik (University of Oxford),
Muhammad Meki (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
adeel.malik@qeh.ox.ac.uk
Part of:
Research Cluster on Economic and Human Development in Muslim Societies
Booking required?:
Recommended
Booking url:
https://www.oxcis.ac.uk/form/norms-gender-inequality
Booking email:
academic.administrator@oxcis.ac.uk
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Adeel Malik
