PROBLEMS TO FEMALE JOURNALISM EDUCATION IN MALAKAND DIVISION OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN

Abstract

The aim of the current research was to explore the problems and prospects of female journalism education in Malakand division. The researcher used qualitative research design for the study and unstructured interview was conducted. Three open-ended questions were asked for the purpose to collect details information from female students. The populations of the research study were the students of social sciences departments of Malakand University. Data was collected from the five departments including Sociology, Economics, Law, Social Work and Political Science. The result of study revealed that females in Malakand region were restricted by their family. The finding also explored that culture and religion barrier creates hurdles for female journalism education in Malakand division. It is recommended to the policy makers to introduced journalism subject on collages level to motivate females for higher studies in the remote areas of the country.