Understanding Harassment at the workplace and its impacts in the context of Pakistan: Do we lack adequate legislation or effective implementation?

Abstract

It used to be a prevalent notion that Men are the only breadwinners of a family in the older times. However, as the world progressed it became obvious that no real progress is possible without a more inclusive gender representation at work. With more women entering the professional arena the rise of harassment the incumbent gender faced became glaring. Considering the diverse psychological impacts with the socio-economic bearing such acts of harassment incur, it was given the status of a grave crime and special enactments were made on the subjects. In order to curb workplace harassment, there are special laws in countries, Pakistan is no exception as it has Protection Against Harassment at the Workplace Act, which serves to curb the issue. The writer describes the Harassment by highlighting its finest details. Furthermore, it also sheds light on the laws present on the subject which tend to explain that legislation has been adequate on the subject and it demands actions to curb harassment which is a step forward from the legislation.