Dr. Rabbia Aslam
FACULTY
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN GENDER STUDIES

Dr. Rabbia Aslam

Assistant Professor (BPS)
Academic Qualifications
PhD, Sociology Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
M.Phil., Sociology International Islamic University, Islamabad
Academic & Research Profile

Dr. Rabbia Aslam

Research  •  Publications  •  Thesis Supervision  •  Academic Leadership
9 Research Publications
4 M.Phil. Theses
7 M.Sc. Theses
6 Administrative Roles
Research

Publications

Research publications arranged chronologically by year. Select a year to explore the publications.

2026 — 3 Publications
2026
Wahab, A., Talib, M. A., Aslam, R., Mansab, M., & Iqbal, D. (2026). Change progression scenario method: A systematic literature review of applications. World Futures Review. Advance online publication.
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2026
Mansab, M., Aslam, R., & Talib, M. A. (2026). Gender disparities in climate change policies: A case study of Pakistan. NUST Journal of International Peace & Stability, 9 (1), 27–43.
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2026
Aslam, R., & Khan, A. (2026). A half-hearted project: WGS in Pakistan. Asian Journal of Women’s Studies, 32 (2), 1–21.
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2024 — 1 Publication
2024
Aslam, R. (2024). From the courts, to the streets, to the university: Fighting to save gender studies in Pakistan, 2018–2023. WSQ: Women’s Studies Quarterly, 52 (1–2), 209–230.
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2023 — 1 Publication
2023
Aslam, R., & Khan, S. A. (2023). Student perceptions of Gender Studies as an academic discipline in Pakistan. Journal of International Women’s Studies, 25 (4), Article 6.
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2022 — 1 Publication
2022
Haque, R., Aslam, R., & Malik, A. A. (2022). Land ownership and inheritance rights of women in rural Pakistan. Webology, 19 (3), 3002–3015.
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2021 — 1 Publication
2021
Aslam, R., & Khan, S. (2021). From antagonism to acknowledgment: Development of Gender and Women’s Studies as academic discipline in Pakistan. Progressive Research Journal of Arts & Humanities, 3 (1), 171–185.
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2019 — 1 Publication
2019
Mobeen, A. H., & Aslam, R. (2019). Gendering and beyond: Analyzing children’s early year education and teaching methodologies employed in Rawalpindi/Islamabad’s private schools. Journal of Early Childhood Care and Education, 3 , 89–107.
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2008 — 1 Publication
2008
Aslam, R. (2008). Women subordination through patriarchal discursive practices regarding inheritance. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, 1 (1), 35–46.
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Research Supervision

M.Phil. Theses Supervised

Research theses listed in the supplied academic profile.

M.Phil. Thesis Supervised
01
Arooj Fatima
Cultural Construction of Motherhood. The Role of Infertility in Gendered Expectations.
2025
02
Bushra Mariyam
2025
03
Muhammad Fahim
The Karate Queens of Hazara Town: An exploratory study of Women in Sports.
2025
04
Muhammad Naeem
Navigating Retail Realities: A Study of Sales Girls Experiences in Islamabad’s shopping malls.
2025
Research Supervision

M.Sc. Theses Supervised

M.Sc. Thesis Supervised
01
Hikmatullah
Experiences of Female Lawyers in Dera Ismail Khan High Court.
2017
02
Saliha Bano
Women’s political participation in Giglit Baltistan and Impact on Women Empowerment.
2017
03
Mariana Aslam
A Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Working Women and their Role in Household Decision Making: A Case Study of Gilgit City and Oshikhandass.
2018
04
Sajda Bano
Women Economic Empowerment and its impact on Household level: A case Study of AKCSP project CIQAM ALTIT Hunza.
2018
05
Sharmeen Kausar
Perceptions of Feminism Among the Students of Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad.
2021
06
Dil Nasheen
“Self-Reflections of Gender Studies Students”.
2021
07
Zakhia Irfan
“Charting Journey of Male and Female Journalists”.
2021
Academic Leadership

Administrative Services at Centre

Administrative responsibilities, duties and service periods as provided in the academic profile.

Administrative Services
Position / Responsibility Responsibilities From To
Member of Finance & Planning Committee (F&PC) We are meeting to discuss ad spendings for posts and other financial matters of the Centre. 22-7-2022 Till to-date
Member Hiring and Advance Committee of the Centre To deal with hiring and advancement issues of the center’s employees. 1-9-2022 Till to date
Student Affairs & M.Phil. Coordinator To coordinate for the students’ affairs and to liaison with university students’ affairs for Fall 2023 Till to date
QEC program Team member and Assessment Team To prepare Self-Assessment Report based on PREE standards (PSG 2023) issued by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. June 2026 Till to date
Acting Incharge of CEGS To look after the routine matters in the absence of Director. 25-1-2023 2-2-2023
Acting Incharge of CEGS To look after the routine matters in the absence of Director. 24-7-2023 18-8-2023
Acting Incharge of CEGS To look after the routine matters in the absence of Director. 2-9-2025 18-9-2025
Acting Incharge of CEGS To look after the routine matters in the absence of Director. 20-1-2026 4-2-2026
Acting Incharge of CEGS To look after the routine matters in the absence of Director. 16-3-2026 27-3-2026