Dwelling Possibilities: Career Perceptions of Single Women at Mid-Career in Education Sector of Pakistan

Gouhar Pirzada; Dr, Yaar Muhammad; Yasmeen Aman

doi:10.36902/rjsser-vol2-iss1-2021(390-401)

Gouhar Pirzada MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Dr. Yaar Muhammad Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Yasmeen Aman MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36902/rjsser-vol2-iss1-2021(390-401)

Keywords: Career Perception, Kaleidoscope Career Model, Single Women, Pakistan, Education Sector

Abstract

This research study explores the perceptions of single women at their mid-career stage in the education sector of Pakistan. The Kaleidoscope Career Model (KCM) has been used as a theoretical framework to interpret the research data gathered through semi-structured interviews with five participants (single women) working in public and private sector educational institutes in Pakistan. The interviews covered four main aspects, out of which three aspects were borrowed from KCM (Balance, Authenticity, and Challenge) and an additional aspect of Perceived Organizational Support (POS). The result of the study supported all four aspects. Data gathered on these four aspects reflect five major themes (satisfaction, balance, challenge, development, and support) that were common in the responses of all participants. This research provides useful insights and an in-depth understanding of single women’s mid-career perceptions in Pakistan’s education sector in a male-dominated society.

Dwelling Possibilities: Career Perceptions of Single Women at Mid-Career in Education Sector of Pakistan

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