The discipline explores issues related to women and across all other denominations of gender. As a participant in BS in Gender Studies program, the learners will be exposed to historical, social, psychological, economic and political aspects which shaped gender roles. The intersectionality of gender with class, caste, race, ethnicity and sex will be focused for a better understanding of human interaction and existence. This in turn bring out the diverse nature, complexity and depth of this program and sensitize how gender is one of the basic elements of experience and how this education brings equality, understanding of discrimination and social justice into every individual’s life. The program provides an insight of women’s diverse contribution to all areas of human development and interaction.

Market Value:

Gender studies degree in Pakistan is also known as the women’s study, men’s study and the other genders present around us. BS gender studies holder can easily earn from PKR 40,000 to PKR 150,000 varies to employment field and employment post. In our hospitals, new departments are being installed to modify this field of study in practical life. It’s a good way of earning and to manage their living standard.  

Admission Criteria:

Those who have completed F.A/Fsc /A-Level or equivalent with minimum second division are eligible for admission.

Admission is granted on merit determined on the basis of scores earned in admission tests and academic records.

Career Path:

Eligibility	Selection Criteria
F.A/ FSc with minimum second division or Equivalent (A level/ International Baccalaureate /American High School Diploma etc). 50 % or above marks in last degree	Academic Qualification 50% Test/Interview:50%

 

B.S. Gender Studies: Course Highlights

Course Level	Duration of the Course	Examination Type	Credit hours
Under Graduate	4 years (8 semesters)	Semester-Wise	134

 

Driving institutions:

Institution	City
1. University Of Sindh	Jamshoro
2. Shah Abdul Latif University	Khair Pur

 

Undergraduate:

This degree develop skills highly valued by employers and graduate schools. These include: critical thinking, research, analysis, problem solving, leadership experience, knowledge of social structures and change, an understanding of diversity and global perspectives, and oral/written communication. A degree in gender studies demonstrates to an employer that you have developed a breadth of knowledge from a diverse curriculum that can only be developed from an interdisciplinary perspective. This is highly prized by employers and also can provide students with a strong foundation for advanced study in sociology, anthropology, rhetoric, literature, philosophy, religious studies, public policy, law, and other fields.

Related job fields:

• Journalist
• Battered women’s center director
• Psychotherapist
• Advocate for hate crime/domestic violence victims
• Musician
• Congressional fellow
• Archivist
• Business owner public and government relations manager
• Law enforcement         
• Nurse-midwife
• Cooperative grocery manager
• Lawyer    
• Clinical social worker  
• Pape crisis program director
• Art therapist
• Planned Parenthood clinic coordinator    
• Director of program for inner-city teenagers
• Librarian
• College professor        
• Recreational therapist
• Artist       
• Program associate at human rights organization          
• Doctor
• Minister  
• Communications consultant 
• Sexual assault/sexual abuse educator
• Secondary school teacher

Work description:

Technical:

• Provide technical assistance and support in areas such as designing and conducting gender analyses and assessments, resource guides, and other technical resources related to agriculture/food empowerment, and energy and infrastructure.
• Design and conduct gender analyses and gender assessments.
• Design and facilitate meetings, trainings, and workshops, using utilization-focused, appreciative, participatory, adult learning methodologies and approaches
• Develop and deepen innovative approaches to gender integration, gender equality, and inclusive development, and participate actively in relevant professional (formal and informal) communities.

Management:

• Manage contracts and task orders, including engagement with clients, prime contractors, and subcontractors
• Manage teams of staff, consultants, and prime and sub-contractors
• Manage budgets to ensure quality performance and fiscal responsibility
• Recruit, hire, and manage consultants
• Supervise staff

Pros

• Good salary prospects
• You get to feel empowered in all your Gender Studies classes
• You get to hang with likeminded people in your department
• You get to be an agent for change.

Cons

• Slower-than-average job growth
• You discover that you have a lot more problematic favas than you thought. A LOT more
• Not suitable for people who are purely feminist or completely against it

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