Setting of society : Theory on Setting

of Islam. Moreover, it was also the symbol of unchallenged patriarchal systems reported by religious fanaticism. Men superiority in Pakistan also appeared in some traditions applied in Pakistan. In Pakistan, women, based on law, were victims of inhuman traditions like Karo- Kari, Haddod Ordinance, Qasas and marriage to the Holy Quran or to be a Holy Woman. This Holy Woman tradition was common in Sindh. Under this law, a woman had to live without a husband all over her life to look after the land of her family. However, this tradition was only applied among the class of landlords www.marxist.comAsiawomen-in Pakistan. Furthermore, superiority of men also appeared in perception that men’s honor resided in the actions of the women of their families. In other words, women preserved her family’s izzat honor. To maintain their family’s izzat, women were being limited in the daily life, for examples in clothing cares, in relationship building, in attitude, places restrictions and women’s mobility www.mongabay.comreference country-studiespakistan society. The most obvious restriction on women’s daily life was what called Purdah- the separation world between men and women. However, this system was only applied among wealthier classes. Poorer classes’ women had to work outdoor and had no chance to have mobility. That got them to have contact with men. Indirectly they broke this norm Weiss, 1985: 867. Facing those discriminations, Pakistan in the 20 th century was also well known for its women’s movements. Some women activists set up associations in order to enable women to get equality. One association, which was being the PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI pioneer, strongest and oldest associations, was APWA, All Pakistan Women Association. Founded in 1949, this association provided greater education and economic opportunities for poor women. Moreover, this movement was not only marked with the founding of women associations but also with the women taking part in politic as what Benazir Bhutto did. Though she failed to abolish patriarchal system in Pakistan, she was admitted as a feminist 1985: 873.

2. Marriage System

Marriage System in Pakistan was seen as the most standard and stable living form for adults. In addition, a marriage was seen not only as a link between a man and a woman but it was also considered a union between their parents families. Marriage was a sort of trade among different families both in the rural and urban areas. Most of women in Pakistan were not allowed to marry a person of their choice http:www.marxist.comAsiawomen_in_ pakistan.html. Most marriages in Pakistan were arranged. Arranged marriages was an integral part of Pakistani society for centuries and it was quite normal for people to have their marriages planned by their parents and other respected family- members. Arranged matches were made after taking into account factors such as the backgrounds of their families wealth, social standing, and caste. Often a marriage was made within the extended family, such as between cousins. Polygyny was permitted under Pakistani law; however, it was the exception rather than the norm and was very uncommon in the major cities. A husband was more likely to get himself a second wife, or recommended by family PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI