Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Department of Gender Studies

Head of Department: Dr. Malik Mureed Hussain

Faculty

Dr. Iram Batool Awan	Associate Professor
Ch. M Kashif Nadeem	Lecturer
Mr. Basit Habib	Lecturer
Dr. Kashif Siddique	Lecturer

Introduction

The Department of Gender Studies came into existence as a result of the bifurcation of the Department of Gender Studies and Pakistan Studies in 2012. The Department of Gender studies offers the opportunity to explore traditional disciplines through an interdisciplinary perspective which focuses on the significance of gender as a social construct. New scholarly methods and theories arising from interdisciplinary study encourage students to examine historical and contemporary representations of women and men in different walks of life. It fosters scholarly investigation that recognizes gender as an important stream of reality that is vital for the establishment of equitable and just society. By initiating the Gender Studies Program, Bahauddin Zakariya University is in position to protect and promote the basic rights of women of this area, to eliminate all forms of violence against women, to remove the social obstacles in women’s full participation in public life and decision making at all levels and finally, in the promotion of economic autonomy of women and their access to resources. The Department is raising gender consciousness and sensitivity among the people of Southern Punjab. In this way, the Department develops carring, thoughtful and morally upright society, which will contribute more to its country, often in subtle ways. The Department also helps to promote the advancement of women by expanding and sharing knowledge through the stimulation and support of interdisciplinary research, education and public information. By launching the Gender Studies Program, Bahauddin Zakariya University has become the first institution in Southern Punjab to offer various kinds of research at BS, M. Phil and PhD levels in this particular field.

Programs Offered

The following programs are being offered:

BS Gender Studies (4-year)	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: F.A./F.Sc. Merit Determination: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University.
BS Gender Studies (5th Semester)	BS (5th Semester) Program
Eligibility: B.A./BSc./ADA/ADS/ADP (45% marks), Merit Determination: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University.
The Department of Gender Studies came into existence as a result of th	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: Master Degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks in Annual System or with 2.5/4.00 CGPA under semester system
PhD Gender Studies	Graduate (PhD) Program
Eligibility: The merit will be determined according to the criteria laid down by the University.