Career Aspirations and Domestic Realities: Understanding the Professional Landscape for Married Women in Abbottabad

Abstract

This research explores the evolving dimensions of women’s work, particularly within the context of Pakistani society, This study focuses on the experiences of working married women in Abbottabad, examining how they navigate the intersection of professional duties and domestic expectations. As a result, working women have more responsibilities, which may have a detrimental effect on both their physical and mental health. This study is carried out in Abbottabad City and used mixed methos approach consist of questionnaires and interviews to collect data from 80 respondents. Majority of working married women doing job by her own choice in their field of interest and rest of them need base employees. Harassment is major issue for working married women of Abbottabad especially in case of public transport.  On the other hand, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the opportunities and difficulties that they face. Does it lead to conflict or do women gain social power as a result? This research uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches to investigate the topic and find an answer to it. While the conflict is real, This dual role often brings stress, but it also opens the door for women to challenge old limits and build new identities.