SOCIO-CULTURAL BARRIERS TO WOMEN INHERITANCE IN PAKHTOON SOCIETY

Author Name: Hina Gul Rahi

Volume: 01 &  Issue:

Country: PAKISTAN

DOI NO.: NA, DOI Link: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2020-25662434/

Affiliation:

1. M.Phil Scholar at Department of Sociology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
   E-Mail:hinasadaf491@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This study discusses the socio-cultural barriers that women face while getting their share in property inheritance that is left by their father and husbands and also the difference that exists among the perception of literate and illiterate society towards women’s inheritance rights. The study focused on the Pakhtoon Society (the most rigid structure) and the researcher took data from both the highly literate people of Kohat, like lecturers of University, doctors, lawyers and also from the graduate students and also from the 81 local household members of Kohat. The results of the study revealed that though the society is becoming literate (people are educated) still there are some socio-cultural challenges that prevent the women from getting share in their fathers’ and husbands’ properties after their death. These barriers may be overcome by women empowerment, making such laws where women will not be allowed to give their properties to anyone-else even by their own consent.

Key words: Inheritance, Socio-Cultural Challenges, Pakhtoon culture & Women Status