In this thought-provoking episode of Asad Aijaz Podcast, we discuss working women issues, cultural challenges and religious norms with Amna Rumaisa.
Join us as we delve into the intricate dynamics of women in the workforce with the remarkable Director of Trainings Working Women Trust Amna Rumaisa, who is CEO of Namud Network, Member Educational Standard Committee, Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority, Ex Lecturer at Dow University of Health Sciences and Karachi University.
From challenging cultural and religious norms to empowering underprivileged women, the conversation unfolds with intriguing insights.
Timecodes
00:00 - Highlights of the Podcast
01:39 - Introduction to the guest Amna Rumaisa
02:02 - Life journey of Amna Rumaisa
04:26 - Working with Working Women Welfare Trust
05:37 - What actually is Working Women Welfare Trust?
07:57 - From slums to the international market; Women-owned SMEs
09:37 - Assistance for working women in various job roles
13:12 - Does Islam allow women to work outside their home?
16:48 - Is working in a professional environment okay in Islam?
18:57 - Modern-day economic challenges and working women
21:03 - Working women make women independent, so is it good?
27:15 - The impact of women working on children's tarbiyat
34:01 - Why burdening women to earn and raise children?
38:16 - What is Qawwam?
42:35 - Men & Women Equal? Why inheritance is not the same for men and women
46:40 - Are women in religious families given rights?
49:48 - Joint Family Yes or No? Yay or Nay?
57:21 - Why do religious and liberal factions not unite on women's issues?
1:08:37 - Foreign agenda conspiracies?
1:13:31 - What your family thinks about you?
1:17:25 - Outro
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