About the Journal

The journal is owned and published by the Women Development Centre and the Department of Sociology and Gender Studies, University of Home Economics, Lahore. It is a biannual, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to promoting high-quality academic research and critical discourse in the fields of gender studies and social inquiry.

The journal largely follows the principles, ethical standards, and best practices prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring transparency, academic integrity, and ethical rigor throughout the publication process.

As an interdisciplinary platform, the journal welcomes original, theoretically informed, and empirically grounded research from a wide range of disciplines including, but not limited to, sociology, gender studies, anthropology, development studies, law, education, media studies, public policy, economics, and allied social sciences. While maintaining an international outlook, the journal places special emphasis on issues relevant to Pakistan, South Asia, and comparable socio-cultural contexts.

Vision of the Journal

The vision of the journal is to emerge as a leading academic forum for critical, inclusive, and transformative scholarship on gender and society, contributing to knowledge production that informs policy, practice, and social change. The journal aspires to amplify marginalized voices, promote feminist and intersectional perspectives, and encourage context-sensitive sociological research that bridges local realities with global debates.

Objectives of the Journal

The key objectives of the journal are to:

  • Promote rigorous and ethical research on gender, society, and social transformation.

  • Encourage interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches to understanding gendered social realities.

  • Provide a scholarly platform for Pakistan-focused research, while situating it within broader regional and global frameworks.

  • Support emerging scholars, early-career researchers, and practitioners, alongside established academics.

  • Foster critical dialogue between academia, policy, and civil society on issues of gender justice, equality, and social inclusion.

  • Contribute to evidence-based policymaking and advocacy through accessible, open-access scholarship.

Scope of the Journal

The journal invites contributions that engage with, but are not limited to, the following themes:

  • Gender, power, and social structures

  • Feminist &Sociological theories and methodologies

  • Gender-based violence (including digital and structural forms)

  • Education, work, and economic participation

  • Law, governance, and public policy

  • Media, culture, and representation

  • Health, sexuality, and bodily autonomy

  • Development, environment, and social justice

  • Intersectionality, marginalization, and identity