Areeba Amjad
The fourth wave of feminism is an ongoing feminist movement that emerged in early 2010. This movement focuses on issues like gender based violence, internet activism and discrimination of women in various aspects such as education, employment and social nouns.
In Pakistani Society, women face a range of challnges that impact their lives. According to United Nation development Programme *UNDP), One major issue is gender inequality, where women face discrimination and unequal treatment in areas such as education, employment and discssion making processes.
According to Human Right Watch, access to education is another significant challenge for women in Pakistan. Factors like poverty, early marriage and cultural baises create obstacles for girls to access education and continue their studies, they prioritize the education of boys over girls due to traditional gender roles.
Additionally, cultrural, baises and societal nouns may discourage girls from pursuing education, leading to enrolment rates. Similarly, Gender discrimination does not only accur in practical situations but can also happen through language. Language can perpetuate Gender discrimination in several ways, One way is through the use of Gendered language, where certain words or phrases are associated with specific Genders. this can reinforce sterotypes and limit opportunities for women.
Additionally, languages can also include subtle baises, such as using masculine term as the default or downplaying the achievements of women. However, the fourth wave of feminism has had a profound impact on Pakistani society. The fourth wave of feminism involves political activism and efforts to address issues like Gender discrimintion and promote equal opportunities for women. Moreover, Internet activism is a key feature of the fourth wave, As Social media plays a crucial role in increasing awareness which is gaining momentum in Paksitan.
