Influence of Women College Teacher’s Employment on Family Life in District Poonch Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Abstract

This research was an exploration of the influence of women’s employment on family life. Working is the best recreation for human beings because of adverse physical, social and psychological motivations; it has adverse effects on family relationships and the quality of life for individuals. The central focus of this study was the effects employed women’s have on their families in terms of; economic contribution to household budget. This study plays an important contribution to sociology of work and family. The findings highlight that women in contemporary AJK are playing an important role in enhancing their lives and improving their families’ circumstances. An interesting finding is that despite living in male dominated society the women felt empowered due to their employment status. The qualitative methodology was used to collect empirical data.