CAPABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES OF PAKISTANI RURAL WOMEN IN PERFORMING HOUSE HOLD AND AGRICULTURAL TASKS: A CASE STUDY IN TEHSIL FAISALABAD

Rural women play a significant role in the household chores and agricultural activities. This study was planed to investigate the capabilities and competencies of rural women in Tehsil Faisalabad. A multistage random sampling technique was used to select sample and collect the data form 768 respondents (384 husband and 384 wives) regarding the household errands and agricultural activities. Pre-testing was used to get relevant information and improve the interview schedule. Data collected were subjected to analysis using the SPSS® Version 16.0. Majority of the rural women were illiterate (60.7%) as compare to their husband (25.26%). Rural women were involved in almost all activities. However, they were not found much competent in agricultural, social and political activities. The results further revealed that competency levels were significantly associated with the age, education level and family system.