VC Faculty Lounge, Academic Block (first floor), LUMS
Speakers: Dr. Nida Kirmani, Dr. Sadaf Aziz, Dr. Maryam Ibrahim, and Mahjub Yamil
The panel discussion explored Gender Studies as a scholarly discipline and body of knowledge in Pakistan, highlighting the panelists’ research and its contributions to the field. The discussion also shed light on gender and legal discrimination, gendered experiences of urban spaces, the relationship between law and transgender identities, and the growing backlash against gender equality and sexuality rights. The panel also reflected on the challenges of advancing gender scholarship, policy, and activism in Pakistan today.
