Gender & Development Studies

Maryam Zafar

Maryam Zafar
Maryam Zafar

Lecturer Assistant
Gender & Development Studies
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Objective

To gain work experience in a dynamic environment where I can broaden my horizon by complementing my theoretical knowledge by practical experience, which will not only benefit myself but also will provide comprehensive boost to the organization or institution as well.

Education

  • 2012 - 2014    M.S/ M.Phil in Gender and Development Studies, LCWU, Lahore
  • 2008 - 2012   B.S (Hons) in Gender and Development Studies LCWU, Lahore                                                                              
  • 2006 - 2008   F.Sc (Pre-Medical) Govt College of Samanabad, Lahore                   
  • 2004 - 2006   Matriculation (Science Group) Pakistan Post Model Girls High School, Lahore                      

Experience

  • Lecture Assistant (Permanent Govt. Employee) April, 2019 to Present
    Department of Gender and Development Studies
    Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 
  • Personal/Office Assistant Oct, 2015 to April, 2019
    Director,Women Institute for Leadership and Learning (WILL)
    Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
    Assisting in supervision of tests, assignments paper checking/ rechecking, and compiled results
    Coordinating with different departments of the university Result compilation/maintenance
    Filing, call receiving, letter typing and Record keeping Arrangement of meetings
  • Intern Sept 2014 to Feb 2015
    Department of Gender and Development Studies
    Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
    Courses taught
    Invigilation
    Compiled results
  • Intern July 2011 to Aug 2011
    Law Firm (Human Rights Defender)
    Attended several seminars and workshops.
    Visited different NGOs (Aurat Foundation & ShirkatGah) for evaluation and data collection
    Filing, notes taking, visited courts

Academic Project

  • Graduated in E-Rozgaar Training on ‘Content Marketing and Advertising’ Course Track (Sep, 2018-Nov,2018 at LCWU
  • Wrote dissertation in the area of Health & sociology (Women’s autonomy and reproductive health decisions within socio-cultural context of Pakistani society)
  • Presented paper in first International Conference on Gender: Global Gender Perspective 2016
  • Organized number of seminars in different girl’s institutions (colleges or universities) for female youth awareness regarding their rights.

Skills

  • Computer skills -Proficient at using MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Communication skills-Fluent in English and Urdu
  • Organizing skills - Administration skills - Interpersonal skills

Academic Achievement

  • Awarded laptop under PM Youth initiative
  • Awarded Gold Medal in BS (Hons) for securing first position

Attended Workshops & Conferences

  • One day training on “What a successful gender and development studies program and department: the case of the first gender and development studies” arranged by GDS Department, LCWU on collaboration with partners universities, under US-Pakistan (UPGP), Administered by (USEFP). 27, Oct 2022.
  • One day training on “women leadership and personal development” arranged by GDS Department, LCWU on collaboration with partners universities, under US-Pakistan (UPGP), Administered by (USEFP). 25, Oct 2022.
  • One day training on “gender sensitization” arranged by GDS Department, LCWU on collaboration with partners universities, under US-Pakistan (UPGP), Administered by (USEFP). 5, Sep 2022.
  • One day training on “gender in Islam” arranged by GDS Department, LCWU on collaboration with partners universities, under US-Pakistan (UPGP), Administered by (USEFP). 25, Aug 2022.
  • Virtual Workshop on Quantitative Research Methods by Dr. Shehla Ahmad  28th March, 2022
  • 2-days Virtual Workshop on Applying Quantitative Methods for Researching Gender by Dr. Sara Rizvi Jafree 18th -19th January , 2022
  • Virtual Workshop on Gender in Ethnography by Dr. Subha Malik  1st March, 2022
  • 3-days Training Workshop on Qualitative Data Analysis with a Gender and Intersectional Framework 25th -27th October 2021
  • 2-days Virtual Workshop on Effective Strategies in Instructional Design and Teaching by Dr. Shaista Khilji
  • Webinar on women Empowerment by Dr Arifa Syeda Zehra 21st October, 2021
  • International Symposium on Gender and Disasters on March 8th, 2016 held under partnership between George Washinton University, USA & Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
  • “Smart Vote” by Smart Youth A National Civic and Human Rights Education Program organized by Development Dimension Society & Foundation for the Future.
  • Lecture on Research Methodology and the Feminist Perspective organized by SIMORGH Women’s Resource and Publication Centre. A project funded by the European Union.
  • First International Conference on Gender: Global Gender Perspective 14-16 November, 2016 held under partnership between George Washington University, USA & Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
  • Friendly Performing Art Competition on December 7th, 2016 organized in collaboration between UN Women- Pakistan and Women Institute for Leadership and Learning (WILL) Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
  • Workshop on “Gender Analysis” 23rd-25th September, 2019 held under partnership between Asian Institute of Technology, AIT, Thailand & Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
  • Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Champions Workshop in Lahore 21-23 June 2019 organized by Creative Alley and powered by Amplify Change.
  • One-Day Teachers Training Workshop “On increasing child sexual abuse in Pakistan and Role of Academia in training adolescents about self-protection” on 26th August 2019 organized by GDS, LCWU & collaboration with Pakistan Girls Guide Association, sponsored by Creative Alley.

Research Project

  • Social Media Coordinator in the 2ndproject tilted “GDS-LCWU Initiative of Capacity Building & Professional Development of Partners Universities”. In collaboration with University of Jhang, GIFT University, Gujranwala, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore under US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP) Program funded by U.S. Mission to Pakistan Program administered by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).

  • Social Media Coordinator in the 1stproject tilted “Collaboration between Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) & Forman Christian College A Chartered University (FCCU) for Capacity Building in Gender Studies”, under US- Pakistan University Partnership Grants Program (UPGP) Program funded by U.S. Mission to Pakistan Program administered by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).

Conferences Organized

  • 2nd International Conference on “Gender and Social Sciences: Diversity, Challenges and Opportunities” on 12th, 13th, & 14th December, 2022.

Paper Presented

  • International Conference on Peace Building: Policies, Research & Strategies, March 15-16, 2023
  • 2nd International Conference on “ Gender and Social Sciences: Diversity, Challenges and Opportunities” on 12th, 13th, & 14th December, 2022
  • First International Conference on Gender: Global Gender Perspective 2016

Publication

  • Gender disparity and invisible attitudes toward women and men athletes. Asian Journal of Academic Research, 1(4), 1-13. 2023. 

  • Identification of Personality Traits and Glass Ceiling Barriers Faced by Women Leaders in Pakistan. AJIPS. 7(1), 20-35. 2023.

  • The Marriage proposals & self-perceived experiences of females for standard or ideal beauty: An exploratory study of Pakistan. JASS, 2023.

  • Identification of perception, experiences and preferences about family planning method: A comparative metropolitan study, PJSR. 2023.  

  • Gender differences in attitude towards dowry system among different casts in Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Social Research, 5 (1), 2023.

  • Identification of gender disparity in well-being and personality characteristics of animal lovers/non-lovers and pet owner/ non-owner. Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology. 22 (1), 56-66, January 2023.

  • The characteristics of the masculinity and its role in women empowerment in Pakistan. ASIAN Journal of International Peace and Security. 6 (3), Autumn 2022.

  • Transition of Gender Roles across Three Generations due to Globalization in Pakistan. Forman Journal of Social Sciences, 2, 2022.

  • A study of evolved gender differences in mate selection preferences among students and their parents. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. 2 (9), 2022

  • Perceptions of wedding trends and rituals: a gender based comparative study. Pakistan Journal of Social Research, PJSR. 4 (3), September 2022.

  • Identification of gender differences in adolscents’s parenting style, social behavior, and self-esteem. Asian Journal of Academic Research, 3(2), 2022. 
  • Experience of sexual harassment and challenges for nurses in public & private hospitals, JPPS, 18(2), 2021.

  • Women’s Autonomy in reproductive health decision making: A comparative study of Working and Nonworking Women. AJIPS, 59(1), 129-144. 2021.

  • “A study of urban women’s reproductive health decisions within socio-cultural context of Pakistan” in Pakistan Journal of Women's Studies, Alam-e-Niswan, 23(2). 2016.