Lecture on How the Media Portrayal of Women is Impacting Pakistan's Global Gender Gap Index Rankings

1. Women, Society,
and the Role of
Media
SZABIST – Short Narrative Building
Amir Jahangir
8 March 2024

2. Self-aware: knows herself well and understands her
strengths, weaknesses, and values.
Confident: Confident in herself and her abilities. She is
not afraid to take risks and pursue her goals.
Independent: Self-sufficient and independent. She
does not depend on others to make decisions or take care
of her needs.
Assertive: Assertive and can communicate her needs
and desires effectively. She is not afraid to stand up for
herself and others.
Portrayal of Women in
Media 1969 - 2002

3. Resilient: She can bounce back from setbacks and
challenges. She has the ability to adapt to change and
learn from her experiences.
Empathy: Understands the perspectives and feelings
of others. She is able to build strong relationships and
communicate effectively with others.
Lifelong learner: Committed to lifelong learning and
growth. She seeks out new experiences and opportunities
to expand her knowledge and skills.
An Advocate of Free Speech: Advocate for
herself and others. She supports and uplifts other women
and is committed to promoting gender equality and social
justice.
Portrayal of Women in
Media 1969 - 2002

4. Media Deregulation
2002

5. Self-doubt: Constantly questions her abilities,
second-guesses her decisions, and is unsure of herself.
Apologetic: She tends to apologize for things that
are not her fault or for expressing her opinions and
feelings.
Lack of assertiveness: She struggles to speak up
for herself, say no, or assert her boundaries.
Fear of failure: She is afraid to take risks and try
new things, for fear of failure and making mistakes.
Difficulty accepting compliments: She finds
it challenging to accept compliments or praise and may
dismiss them as insincere or not deserved.
Overthinking: She tends to overthink things, making
it difficult for her to make decisions or take action.
Portrayal of Women in
Media 2002 - 2022

6. Negativity: Negativity is depicted as the
strength to dominate and control
Perfectionism: She strives for perfection in
everything she does, setting impossible standards
for herself and feeling like a failure when she falls
short.
Negative self-talk: She may have a critical
inner voice that constantly puts her down and
makes her feel inadequate.
Avoidance: She may avoid situations or
opportunities that could lead to failure or rejection,
even if they would benefit her in the long run.
Lack of confidence: Overall, she lacks
confidence in herself and her abilities, which can
hold her back in both personal and professional
settings.
Portrayal of Women in
Media 2002 - 2022

7. How has this transition happened in 20 years?

8. How the World
Looks at the
Pakistani
Ecosystem for
Women
Global Gender Gap Report 2022

9. What is the Global
Gender Gap
Index?
The Global Gender Gap Index benchmarks
the current state and evolution of gender
parity across four key dimensions:
• Economic Participation and Opportunity,
• Educational Attainment,
• Health and Survival, and
• Political Empowerment
It is the longest-standing index that tracks
progress toward closing these gaps over
time since its inception in 2006.

10. Pakistan on the Global Gender Gap Index
Source:

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Pakistan on the Global Gender Gap Index 2006-2022
Years
GGGI
Rankings

12. Pakistan on the Global Gender Gap Index
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13. Pakistan on the Global Gender Gap Index
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