An aspect of patriarchal learning environment through the lens of care: A study in rural Pakistan

Abstract

This study explores the life of a participant, Mahnoor Sheikh. She is a teacher making significant contributions to education in the rural area of Village Mohammad Bachal Mahar, located in District Naushahro Feroze, Sindh, Pakistan. Using a biographical research approach with qualitative methods, this study examines how Mahnoor’s life experiences and challenges within a patriarchal learning environment have shaped her work and achievements for rural educational development. By utilizing primary resources, including her certificates and photographs, and gathering data through interviews with her, the study reveals that she is a role model for others. This research contributes to a broader understanding of the patriarchal learning environment in Sindh, Pakistan, and highlights it through the lens of care by presenting Mahnoor as an example. The findings indicate that a girl or an individual can play a vital role in the development of education, just as Mahnoor did. She brought students, especially girls, into a learning environment, thus playing an effective role in the advancement of rural education. The implications suggest that teachers should prioritize working and living within their communities, as they better understand the needs of local students. This study emphasizes the importance of recognizing females like Mahnoor, who inspire others about the significance of education because rural communities like Village Mohammad Bachal Mahar greatly need it.