"Alone or on my Own" A Perspective on Marriage from Single Women of Pakistani Media

Abstract

Singlehood develops a change in family creation recently, which has been a focus of much academic attention. The aim of this study is to explore how Pakistani single media women perceive marriage and singlehood. Around 300 women aged between 20 and 50 from various media organizations such as print and electronic media houses in Pakistan contributed to this research. The outcomes indicated a shift of opinion on the institute of marriage and singlehood. Single women working with media organizations shared modern views on gender roles and marriage. Most of them wanted to get married but at a mature age and condemned the idea of early marriages. They gave preference to higher studies and work for attaining financial stability over marriage. Moreover, the participants had a positive demeanour toward singlehood, however, they were not against the idea of marriage if financial stability, loyalty, care, and supportiveness are there in a future partner.