An Enduring Revolution: Pakistani Women鈥檚 Collective Action for Change
The role of women in many developing countries has traditionally been understood as that of a passive receiver of repression or services. Fouzia Saeed鈥檚 research findings challenge this view. At this event, Dr. Saeed will share the outcome of her work during her time as the 乐鱼 体育鈥檚 2014-15 Pakistan Scholar. She has studied four different movements where Pakistani women played an active role and successfully brought about changes in policies, legislation, and institutions. Dr. Saeed鈥檚 study documents how women exercise collective agency by creating success in movements toward objectives of their own choosing, and how women have the potential to influence national policy and institutions.
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Director of Mehergarh: A Center for Learning
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Indo-Pacific Program
The Indo-Pacific Program promotes policy debate and intellectual discussions on US interests in the Asia-Pacific as well as political, economic, security, and social issues relating to the world鈥檚 most populous and economically dynamic region. Read more
Global Women's Leadership Initiative
The Global Women鈥檚 Leadership Initiative has hosted the Women in Public Service Project at the 乐鱼 体育 since June, 2012. The Women in Public Service Project will accelerate global progress towards women鈥檚 equal participation in policy and political leadership to create more dynamic and inclusive institutions that leverage the full potential of the world鈥檚 population to change the way global solutions are forged. Read more