Exploring Gender Disparities Related Challenges in Competencies for Sustainable Development at Higher Educational Institutions in Pakistan

Abstract

The goal of sustainable development in Pakistani higher education is to equip teachers and students with cutting-edge knowledge that is critical to economic prosperity, to foster responsible citizenship, and to revitalize living systems. Although previous research has highlighted obstacles to competencies for sustainable development, this paper focuses on gender inequality and its consequences for attaining sustainable development competencies in Pakistan. We review the literature on sustainability and its relationship to higher education using a theoretical narrative method, highlighting the potential and constraints. Since there hasn't been much research done in the Pakistani context, most of the information in our review comes from international research. The results provide educators, decision-makers, and scholars with useful information on how to tackle important obstacles to sustainable development.