![]() ![]() People are more committed to societal norms and values regarding females. Socially constructed phenomenon under cultural relativistic values are endangering women rights at large. According to the section 2 (h) (i) of Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace 2010, “any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favours, stalking or cyber stalking or other verbal, visual or written communication or physical conduct of a sexual nature or sexually demeaning attitudes, including any gesture or expression conveying derogatory connotation causing interference with work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or effective work environment or the attempt to punish the complainant for refusal to comply to such a request or is made a condition for employment”.įurthermore, according to the section 2 (h) (ii) of Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace 2010, “discrimination on basis of gender, which may or may not be sexual in nature, but which may embody a discriminatory and prejudicial mind-set or notion, resulting in discriminatory behavior on the basis of gender against the complainant”. It defines the word “harassment” very precisely and comprehensively. The prolonged problem of definition has been addressed beautifully in Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010. However, parents and students are not much aware of the Act, process of lodging complaint and availing other legal remedies. The most problematic aspect is that parents as well as students do not have awareness about the legal remedies which can be used to expose such black sheep.įederal and provincial governments have enforced strict laws in the shape of Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010 following its international commitment to protect rights of all sexes. These are the stories of every higher educational institution.Ĭonsequently, parents have severe concerns over the reputation and bad character of teachers, and they are always reluctant to move their females for higher education. They misuse their authority to satisfy their sexual pleasure. Male teachers in colleges and universities harass students to give them good marks. Workplace harassment of students and employees is one of the most existential challenges. That is why the legal gap has been filled with implementation of Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010 with quick remedies and justice.īeing a subjugated segment of our society, women and transgender communities have been enmeshed in numerous challenges. However, Pakistan lags behind in achieving its international commitments, especially regarding human rights because people do not have awareness about relevant laws and remedies they can avail.Įmployees and students in public and private organizations are reluctant to voice up against harassment cases. In fact, domestic laws of a signatory country are framed under the umbrella of its international legal commitments.
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