{"product_id":"gender-studies-2nd-edition-mahboob-alam-nutkani","title":"Gender Studies (2nd Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGender Studies is no longer an optional elective; it is a core component of Pakistan’s top competitive examinations. Yet most candidates struggle with abstract Western theories that seem disconnected from local realities. This book – written by a former Punjab government secretary and legal practitioner – bridges that gap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis second, updated edition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGender Studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis specifically designed for candidates of CSS, PMS, PCS, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, and AJKPSC examinations. Authored by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMahboob Alam Nutkani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– a PhD scholar at the University of the Punjab, former Secretary to the Government of Punjab, and an advocate of the Lahore High Court – the book combines academic rigour with practical, Pakistan‑centric insights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 310‑page volume (published by Al‑Faisal Publications, Lahore) covers all major areas of the syllabus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTheoretical foundations of gender studies (feminism, masculinity, queer theory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGender equality and social justice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGender‑based violence and legal frameworks in Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWomen’s rights and empowerment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGender and development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePakistani case studies and grassroots realities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnlike books that merely translate Western textbooks, Nutkani’s work integrates local laws, cultural contexts, and the author’s own experience in government and the courts. This makes it not just an exam‑passing tool but a genuine introduction to how gender operates in Pakistani society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMahboob Alam Nutkani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a PhD Scholar at the University of the Punjab. He has served as Secretary to the Government of Punjab in various departments and is currently an Advocate practicing at the Lahore High Court, Bahawalpur Bench. His unique combination of academic training, administrative experience, and legal practice allows him to write with authority on gender issues in the Pakistani context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitab Markaz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50225031577847,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/8058\/9815\/files\/GenderStudies.jpg?v=1762468028","url":"https:\/\/kitabmarkaz.shop\/products\/gender-studies-2nd-edition-mahboob-alam-nutkani","provider":"Kitab Markaz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}