WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS OF THE SENATE OF PAKISTAN (2015-2018): A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The article analyzes the participation of women in the legislative business of the Senate of Pakistan during 2015-18. It explores the political behavior of Pakistan in the context of women and the role of women in politics. This article witnesses an analysis of the Senate’s work during 2015-2018 in the context of women. Methodology: The assessment of bills, resolutions, privilege motions, questions, call of attention notices, and adjournment motions are analyzed for a deep understanding of the role of women in the Senate. To draw a rational conclusion, the analytical, qualitative and quantitive method is used for the analysis of this study. Main Findings: This study draws a conclusion that the Senate of Pakistan had not as many women Senators as it needs; however, the women’s participation during this span identified that the number of members does not matter if the present women participate well in the institution. It was also drawn in this study that charismatic leadership also provides ways to all participants without any discrimination. Applications of the study: The law-making institutions needs the participation of both male and female by their population ratio in the country while the Senate of Pakistan did not have such several women legislators. It is recommended to increase the number of women in the legislature. This study will be useful for legislative bodies, students of politics, and Parliamentary studies. Novelty/Originality of the study: The study has an edge over other studies in the sense that the legislative business of the Senate of Pakistan had not been addressed in this way. The period of the study had uniqueness because it witnessed a large number of women legislators. This study will make able to understand the importance of women legislators in the legislative bodies.