Perceived Gender Discrimination and Job Satisfaction: Gender Differences

RESEARCH DIALOGUE REAL-WORLD IMPACT

Contributors

  • Unzila Haider Shirazi Clinical Psychologist at Quaid-e-Azam Divisional Public School & College, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4025-8107
  • Bisma Irfan Psychologist, Scarsdale International School, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8096-6928
  • Ammara Akhtar Psychologist, Social Welfare & Bait ul Maal, Govt. of Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Dr. Hira Jabeen Assistant Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Applied Health Sciences (FRAHS), Riphah International University, Gulberg Green Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Jawahra Ehsan Psychologist, Social Welfare & Bait ul Maal, Govt. of Punjab, Pakistan.
Pages: 219-225
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55737/trt/v-iii.424
Published: 2026-03-30
Issue: Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Issue 3 (March Issue)
Section: Articles
PDF
Share
Keywords
Perceived Gender Discrimination Job Satisfaction Employee Teachers

Abstract

Pakistan is a country where gender discrimination is often observed in daily life; however, this issue has received limited attention in scholarly research. The aim of this study was to address this gap in the indigenous literature by examining the differences in perceived gender discrimination and job satisfaction between male and female employees working in the public and private sectors. Participants were at least 19 years old, had a minimum of one year of work experience, and had completed at least an intermediate or A-level qualification. Purposive sampling was employed to collect the data. The study utilized standardized instruments to measure the study variables. Correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between perceived gender discrimination and job satisfaction among both male and female employees. An independent-samples t test indicated that women scored significantly higher on perceived gender discrimination than men; however, no significant gender difference was found in job satisfaction. The study emphasizes the role of the government, policymakers, and mental health professionals in taking effective measures to reduce gender-based discrimination in Pakistan.

No references have been provided for this article.

Corresponding Author

Unzila Haider Shirazi

Clinical Psychologist at Quaid-e-Azam Divisional Public School & College, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.

Corresponding Author: [email protected]

How to Cite

Shirazi, U. H., Irfan, B., Akhtar, A., Jabeen, H., & Ehsan, J. (2026). Perceived Gender Discrimination and Job Satisfaction: Gender Differences. The Regional Tribune, 5(3), 219-225. https://doi.org/10.55737/trt/v-iii.424