Women in social sphere

Let us first consider the position of Pakistani women in the social sphere. The rich urban women are practically on a par with their men-folk. They go to social gatherings, cinemas, dancing-halls, concerts, exhibitions, and other interesting places with or without their husbands. There are no restrictions upon their movements. They drive cars, do their own shopping, go to horse races, stake and lose their husbands’ money, and drink. Even unmarried girls move about freely in the company of the young men of their choice. They flaunt themselves in public places and go about with almost offensive airs of sell- importance. In short, these rich women enjoy the maximum social freedom, But in striking contrast with this picture of feminine independence are the painful conditions under which poor women lead their existence. Their subservience to their overlords remains unaffected by the change around them. They are still the property of their husbands, mere chattels. They have to cook food, wash linen, sweep floors, clean utensils, look after the children, sew clothes, tend cattle, and so on. They continue to be household drudges.