CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN IN PURSUING (Ph.D.) AFTER MARRIAGE

Abstract

The study concludes that our system must be modified and that married female students can be empowered by continuing to establish inclusive policies and procedures that are contextually and culturally appropriate. The researcher's purpose in conducting this study was to look at the societal, traditional, and educational challenges faced by married women pursuing a PhD, which hurt women's careers and societal grade both inside and outdoor the home. The main emphasis was on highlighting the respondents' socioeconomic characteristics and learning about married women following PhDs' perceptions of people's behavior toward them. The study also examines the degree of freedom and obligation provided to women in Pakistani society to improve their social status or gain control, as well as societal attitudes toward women pursuing higher education and the causes of this social problem.' It is a social phenomenon that needs attention. The researcher used a qualitative research approach to undertake this. A series of in depth interviews were conducted. An interview guide remained used as a research implement on behalf of data collection, and thematic analysis was performed. The city of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Punjab University Lahore (Pakistan) was chosen because of the higher level of issues women face in this country. The married female students in this study showed a dedication to the educational process, a willingness to excel in the face of adversity, and a desire to make a significant contribution to their families, the university, the community, and the nation. The research was conducted to examine the challenges women faced while pursuing a PHD degree and explore how women can simultaneously manage both education and family responsibilities. Most respondents believe that education is a powerful catalyzing force that allows them to be fully aware of their lifestyles. More than half of those polled say they often struggle to balance dual roles due to a lack of time. A larger percentage of respondents believed that an educated woman makes a better mother and is more involved in child grooming. According to the results, more than half of the respondents stated that their family members are supportive of their higher education. According to the data, less marital satisfaction and a lower-quality marriage are major consequences of position conflict and less time to matrimonial relations. The study concludes that our system must be modified and that married female students can be empowered by continuing to establish inclusive policies and procedures that are contextually and culturally appropriate.