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Item WOMEN ADJUSTMENT WITH WORK(UMT.Lahore, 2023) SAJJAL ASGHAR; ROOBIA FAROOQ; RUKHSAR DILAWARThe days when the majority of women stayed home and tended to their family’s needs are long gone. As economic demands, social expectations, and family dynamics continue to change, more women are participating in the workforce. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of women participating in the labor force grew from 18 million in 1950 to 66 million in 2000, and is projected to reach 92 million by 2050.The purpose of the study is to explore the challenges faced by working women in private educational institutions in Pakistan. Qualitative research method, interpretive approach was used to conduct this research. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 participants including 10 christen female workers and 5 Muslim female workers from 2 different private universities (University of Central Punjab and University of Management and Technology) Lahore.Item Masculinity and Violence in Pakistan(UMT.Lahore, 2023) Ayesha ArshadThe complexities of masculinity and its role in shaping societal attitudes, behaviors, and practices lead to the contribution of gender-based violence. By keeping this in view, this research aims to explore the relationship between traditional masculine norms and gender-based violence in Pakistan. A qualitative approach has been used to find out the experience of victims of gender based violence about traditional masculinity and its impact on gender-based violence. The experience of men from different fields of life and socio-economic status is also included in this study to reveal their understanding of traditional masculinity and gender-based violence. The addition of men’s perspective in this research has given a chance to explore the thinking of the perpetuator gender. It examines how the societal expectations of male dominance, aggression, and control intersect with gender-based violence, contributing to the perpetuation of harmful norms and the subordination of women. A multifaceted approach consisting of individual, social, and governmental efforts has been recommended to challenge the traditional masculine norms contributing to gender-based violence.Item ACCELERATED INFLATION IN PAKISTAN AFFECTS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PURCHASING POWER OF POCKET MONEY THEY RECEIVE(UMT.Lahore, 2023) TAZEEN BAIG; FAHAMA NOORThe study aims to investigate and examine the impact of inflation on university student purchasing power. Inflation has a significant impact on every individual’s life. Due to inflation, the value of money is decreasing day by day. People are facing problems to meet their needs. Things that are affordable before people cannot afford now. An increase in inflation has a great impact on purchasing power. Inflation can lead to illegal work such as crime, drug addiction, etc. Today every country is facing an inflation problem but most developing countries face more as compared to developed countries. Pakistan is also a developing country. In Pakistan, every citizen is struggling to survive. Everyone whether they are upper-middle-class people, poor people, businessmen, and students also suffers from this issue. It has a great impact on our country’s economy. In our society, students are one of the big and main groups which play an important role but inflation has a significant impact on students’ purchasing power. A quantitative study was conducted to investigate the impact of inflation on students purchasing power they receive. 210 students of UMT filled out the questionnaire by using the questionnaire form on Google.Item Parental Authority in Mate Selection and Marital Satisfaction of Individuals in Arrange and Love Marriage(UMT.Lahore, 2023) Ifrah Saba; Maham AliItem A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON CAUSES FOR DRUGS ABUSE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN LAHORE(UMT.Lahore, 2023) M.Tashfeen Afzal; Rehan AliDrugs, harmful chemicals that have a detrimental impact on an individual's cognitive abilities, often lead to addiction to specific substances. The grip of drug addiction poses a severe threat not only to families but also to society at large. This research aims to assess the profound effects of drugs on students and their Psychological changes in students. The perilous path of addiction frequently propels individuals toward criminal behaviors, compounding societal challenges. This study used the qualitative research technique, 10 in-depth interviews with students who used drugs were conducted within the confines of the University of Management and Technology, carefully selected through snowball sampling techniques. The findings illuminate a common thread: many respondents experiment with drugs driven by the pursuit of pleasure or peer influence. The destructive nature of drug use surfaces in its potential to instigate violence and deviance in individuals. In response to this escalating concern, government intervention becomes imperative; crafting stringent policies can curtail the easy accessibility of such hazardous chemicals. The collective effort to impede the proliferation of drugs stands as a pivotal step toward safeguarding our communities.Item CHALLENGES AND PROBLEMS FACED BY HOMELESS CHILDREN IN CHILD PROTECTION AND WELFARE BUREAU CPWB, LAHORE(UMT.Lahore, 2023) IHTSHAM UL HAQThis study was lead to seek out the Challenges and problems faced by homeless children in Child Protection and welfare Bureau CPWB, Lahore. For present study in-depth interviews were conducted by the researcher for examining the challenges faced by homeless children of Child Protection and Welfare Bureau regarding accommodation, education and health of homeless children in Child Protection and Welfare Bureau. Interview guide was generated for interviews. Population of the research was based on children of Child Protection and welfare Bureau. The sample of the research was comprised of 10 children of CPWB 5 males and 5 females. According to this study majority of the youngsters in the bureau had been dropped by their families. They left their family due to the extreme vulnerable condition and their parents are unable to support them as their parents do not work consistently. The children were unwillingly asked to sleep on the road and have no suitable shelter; they were surviving like nomads, moving and wandering from place to place. Majority of the male children were present in the bureau.Item Exploring the Usage of Dating Apps in Educational youth of Pakistan(UMT.Lahore, 2023) Faiqa NadeemHuman nature is oriented toward interacting with others. People can take advantage of a plethora of dating apps and websites; some may be used for hooking up, while others are only for marriage. People frequently look for compatible matches for different reasons; everyone has goals and obligations to satisfy. While some people look for a committed, long-lasting relationship, others might look for a fling or new pals to broaden their social circle. This study aims to understand how university students use dating apps, their usage patterns, their experiences while using them, and how they perceive them. The study was conducted through the interviews. The respondents were between the ages of 19-24 and were university students of bachelor’s level. The findings revealed that the majority of the users were either looking for a compatible mate or friendship. They had mixed experiences while using it and perceive dating apps to be a change in social norms in terms of relationship and marriage dynamics. Findings also show that users faced some difficulties while using it.