HURDLES FACED BY PAKISTANI WOMEN 

By Iqra Maqsood

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ur society is a male dominant society. Nobody accepts that Females come forward and that they go out of their houses. They are not accepted in outdoor and extreme sports. Being a female you feel resistance all the time. It’s not possible for girls to even move from one city to another city without getting harassed by men. 

In our country sport is not taken as an industry. We have to face a lot of problems. When you lose after playing, that is a different thing but when people start creating hurdles – that start to pinch you.  

There is a lot of potential in females. Girls are no less than boys in any way. The only difference is that maybe they don’t get sufficient encouragement from their male counterparts at home or there is not enough family support. Maybe that is an issue.

Actually, parents want security for their girls. They don’t have problem with the dress code and women participation in sports. The main problem is society’s attitude and environment. That is not positive and secure. But if they are provided an environment according to our culture, I think everything would be fine. 

When any girl starts participating in any sport, people create hurdles by creating negative word of mouth but when they see you are succeeding, your achievements are increasing; media is supporting you, a sudden change in people’s attitude is observed. So, if girls are positive and if they are looking at the positive side that gives them courage.

Many girls stop playing just because their males and society do not support them that is wrong. Women should never feel demotivated or discouraged and should work hard to achieve their goals.

Women are 52% of the state so they should recognize their ability and start playing their part for the betterment of our society. They should know how to balance their life with their aims. A girl should follow her dreams and passion but should not exploit the trust and feeling of family and other people.

There are always negative things but those who face them with courage get success. According to Robert H. Schuller,

 “Tough times never last, but tough people do”.

So always remember that you only live once so follow your heart and your passion.