From Glass Ceilings to Gendered Job Roles Examining Gender Disparities in Pakistani Media Organizations

Authors

  • Ifra Iftikhar Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication Lahore Garrison University
  • Madiha Javed Lecturer, Government Associate College for Women, Harappa, Sahiwal
  • Sajjad Ahmad Paracha Former Chairperson, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur

Keywords:

Glass Ceiling, Media Organizations, Gendered Job Roles, Hierarchical Positions, Career Paths, Pink Ghetto

Abstract

The major objective of this study is to investigate the invisible 'glass ceiling' that inhibits women's advancement in Pakistan's print and electronic media sectors, especially television channels. The study employed the gathered data, which comprised demographic information such as gender, age, media organization affiliation, and job title, to empirically examine the proposed hypotheses. This research endeavor investigated the presence of gender disparities in print and electronic media organizations with regard to professional responsibilities, career trajectories, and hierarchical standing. The study hypothesized that women's representation and career paths differed significantly between traditional print and digital media. Women are more likely to be employed in low-wage, labor-intensive jobs. These disparities vary according to hierarchical levels. These hypotheses were substantiated by the data. According to this study, a comprehensive strategy is necessary to surmount the barriers associated with the glass ceiling. In addition to implementing gender-neutral and inclusive organizational policies, it is critical to analyze the matter from the perspective of "pink ghettoization," which provides insight into the factors that perpetuate the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles.

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Published

30.04.2024

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Ifra Iftikhar, Madiha Javed, & Sajjad Ahmad Paracha. (2024). From Glass Ceilings to Gendered Job Roles Examining Gender Disparities in Pakistani Media Organizations. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF LAW, ANALYSIS AND WISDOM, 3(4), 63–79. Retrieved from https://pjlaw.com.pk/index.php/Journal/article/view/v3i4-63-79

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