VU Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Dr. Zubaida Zafar
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
Faculty of Arts


PhD (South Asian Studies)


Sociology
Official Email zubaida.zafar@vu.edu.pk
My educational background of sociology and South Asian Studies has given me a broad base to approach varying social research topics especially socio-cultural and political issues of South Asia. My research interests are status of women, child labor, foreign policy, education system, religion and politics as social institutions and ethnic conflicts in South Asia particularly Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. RESEARCH WORK RELIGION AND POLITICS IN SOUTH ASIA: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF ISLAMIZATION IN PAKISTAN (PhD Dissertation) SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF SOUTH ASIA: STUDY OF EDUCATION SYSTEM OF PAKISTAN (M. Phil Thesis) ROLE OF EDUCATION IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: ANALYZING THE PERCEPTION OF FEMALE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB (Master Thesis)
Experience
Assistant Professor Sociology
Virtual university of Pakistan
From Apr 06, 2023 To present
Tutor Community Development
Allama Iqbal Open University
From Nov 01, 2022 To Apr 30, 2023
Punjab Chapter President
All faith Human & Social Activities Society, Lahore
From Jun 01, 2017 To Dec 18, 2019
Teacher
Allied Schools, Lahore
From Aug 15, 2013 To Feb 28, 2015
Intern at MEdical Social Services Project.
Jinnah Hospital Lahore
From Jul 11, 2011 To Sep 10, 2011
Honors And Awards
Presented paper entitled “Education System of Pakistan: Social Functions and Challenges” in 5th International Conference on Research in Education organized by the Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
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Presented paper entitled “China-India-US Triangle in South Asia: Implications in South Asian Region” in international conference on “Changing Regional Political Dynamics in South Asia” organized by the Department of Political Science & CSAS PU.
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Presented paper 'Sociocultural Determination of Domestic Violence against Women: A Case Study of Pakistan' in 3rd international conference on gender studies 2023 on ' Contemporary Gender Issues: challenges and opportunities" PU
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Presented paper “Unveiling the Complex Tapestry: A Qualitative Analysis of the Kashmir Issue between India and Pakistan” in National Conference on South Asia Evolving Challenges and Potential Opportunities  held on 16-02-2024 at Centre for South Asia
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Memberships
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Punjab Chapter member related to Theme "Community Resilience Research Network Policy Outreach Activity"
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Punjab Chapter Membership "Community Resilience Research Network"
Publications
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Comparing Marital Satisfaction: Insights from South Asian and Middle Eastern Perspectives.
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2024
Category: X
`Socio-cultural Determinants of Domestic Violence against Women``: A Case study of Pakistan,
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2023
Category: Y
Exploring the Structural and Legal Impediments of Probation: A Case Study of the Punjab.
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2023
Category: Y
Modi’s Urge for Hindu State: A Historical Overview of Identity Doctrine
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2023
Category: Y
Socio-Cultural Determinants of Honor Killing in Pakistan
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2020
Category: Y
Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Politics of the Indian Sub-continent
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2019
Category: Y
Religion and Politics in Pakistan: A Historical Analysis of Islamization
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2019
Category: Y
Modernization and Status of the Aged People in South Asia: A Mixed Methods Investigation from Pakistan 
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2019
Category: Book
Impact of South Asian Regional Disintegration on SAARC: A Comparison with ASEAN
Edited Book “SAARC Performance and Challenges” by Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,
Year: 2018
Category: Book
Regional integration of South Asia: Analysis of the Indian Hegemony over SAARC
Edited Book “SAARC Performance and Challenges” by Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,
Year: 2018
Category: Book
Kashmir an Ethno-Religious Issue: Apprehensions for Pakistan and India,
Contribution to edited Book “The Kashmir Dispute in South Asia” by Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,
Year: 2018
Category: Book
Kashmir and Regional Security of South Asia
Contribution to edited Book “The Kashmir Dispute in South Asia” by Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid,
Year: 2018
Category: Y
Origin of "Hindutva" and Its Reflections in Modi`s Doctrine 
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2018
Category: Y
Extent and Magnitude of Child Labor in South Asia: Analyzing the Worst Forms of Child Labor in Pakistan 
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2018
Category: Y
Education System of Pakistan: Social Functions and Challenges 
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2018
Category: Y
Ethnicity in Afghanistan: Pakistani Factor
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2017
Category: Y
An Analytical Study of Conflict and Democracy in Bangladesh 
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2017
Category: Y
Reviewing the Birth of Bangladesh: Analyzing the Role of Big Powers 
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2017
Category: Y
Socio-Economic and Political Causes of Child Labor: The Case of Pakistan
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2016
Category: Y
Women Empowerment in South Asia: The Role of Education in Empowering Women in India
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2016
Category: Y
Education Systems of South Asia: A Study of Indian Education System 
Articles published by refereed journals
Year: 2016
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Dr. Zubaida Zafar, (2023). “Political leadership: An Important determination to Politicize the state religion in Pakistan” International Journal of Academic Research in Business, Arts and Science, 5(7) P, 27-42, www.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8140837
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