HURDLES TO WOMEN’S INHERITANCE RIGHTS AMONG VARIOUS SOCIETIES OF PAKISTAN (A SOCIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION)

Abstract

 Denial of women inheritance being on international phenomenon existing throughout the globe has been extensively found in under developing nations. Pakistan is one of them where women are deprived of their rights to inheritance in diverse societies under traditional, religious and political laws which may hinder women rights of inheritance. The major aim of this research is to explore the socio-cultural/religious hurdles concerning women property in inheritance right. For the purpose, the study was conducted from various societies of Sindh and KPK due to the nature and importance of the study. The qualitative data from 20 respondents were collected using interview guide as research instrument. The results revealed that, inheritance right was not furnished to the women due to the patriarchal system. Followed by, the legacy hurdle was concluded at greater extent sustained by the elders, though; due to the sacrifice, respect and love for brothers were impeding them to get the inherited rights, as, religious misconception was also formed by the local people with regards to the dissipation. Yet, the tradition was forcedly pertained on religion in some aspects and misconception was formed by the local masses, yet; the flaws in ordinance/law regarding inheritance were also missing as a whole. It is therefore recommended that, concern authorities/departments should revise the ordinance/law regarding the inheritance right in property. Yet, parents must be sensitized through various social awareness programs by media and awareness campaign to give equal importance to male and female children for the sustainable development as well as reduction of gender discrimination..