Karachi - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Yes, yes, and yes. It is unfortunate but these biases are still very much alive in Karachi and throughout Pakistan. - Aug 2015
Yes, and no. At least what I gather from the media and local friends, Pakistan has significant issues amongst its own religions, sects, beliefs, etc - and these difference sadly often lead to significant violence. There are professional women here of all types, but in comparison, the numbers are smaller than one would expect from outside knowledge or thought of Pakistan. For the most part, there is still, unfortunately, a significant portion of the female population that for many cultural, religious, family, or other reasons remains outside education or professional life. - Jun 2014
Not on the compound. Women are not as respected as men period. - Mar 2013
Women are usually not treated as equals of men. Men without beards are often thought less of. Anyone dressing and/or acting “Western” (i.e., non-Muslim, non-South Asian) are generally despised. - Sep 2011
