Kaisser WorkLife Balance and Relationships Some statistics statistics 4 out of 10 employees state that their jobs are very or extremely stressful Those in high stress jobs are 3 times more likely to suffer from medical conditions ID: 283174
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Dr. Kanwal Kaisser
Work-Life Balance and RelationshipsSlide2
Some statisticsSlide3
statistics4 out of 10 employees state that their jobs are "very" or "extremely" stressfulThose in high stress jobs are 3 times more likely to suffer from medical conditions.Slide4
Statistics – contd.Women, in particular, report stress related to conflict between work and family. (National Life Insurance company)
75 – 90 % of physician visits are related to stress and, according to the American Institute of
Stress
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Woman’s Changing Role in the Work ForceSlide6
Woman’s Changing RoleIn years past, a woman’s decision to work outside her home was usually based on three factors: Marital status,
Contributions from other family members (husband’s salary), Children
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married woman with children nearly always worked only at home.Slide7
Current SceneWomen enjoy the sense of competenceContribute financially to their families
Men face less stress when not pressured to be the family’s sole providerSlide8
Current scene (contd.) In 1960, 1/3rd women with children were employed outside the home.
In 2003, 60.7 % of mothers in two-parent families were employed.
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out of
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Americans say it’s fine for a married woman to work even though her husband makes enough money to support the family.Slide9
Changing occupationsWomen’s occupations are also changing as they move into careers previously dominated by malesFill approximately 1/3rd of management positionsHowever, remain in jobs with little authority and low pay.Slide10
Result :More complex family lifeChallenge of balancing responsibilities in both the family and work areasThe ones who
feel they aren’t very successful in balancing family and work is highest between the ages of 30 to 39. Slide11
Superwoman’s legacyMarian Thomas writes: "The good news is superwoman is dead. The bad news is she left behind an entire generation of women who are still struggling to figure out how to balance home and work.”Slide12
Common Concerns….“How can I work and have time with my partner or for myself and
be available for the kids and get the shopping done and find time to mop the kitchen floor, not to mention
relationships, Masjid
, kids games?
”
Approximately
95 percent of adults in a national survey reported they are concerned work takes too much time away from their families. Slide13
Family and work settings have a built-in potential for conflict.You may feel overwhelmed with the demands
at work and at home. You may feel
little
energy or time to do all the things you are required to
do
You may feel you have no time
for yourself.Slide14
Conflicts in work-family balanceSlide15
Economic and Demographic contextSlide16
Work and social contextSlide17
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF ANALYSISWork-family balance
Time conflictsConflict due to tension between roles
Behavioural
conflictsSlide18
Impact on Family, work & HealthSlide19
Family and work environments influence each other.Positive and negative feelings go with you to work and to home
.Slide20
Balance between work and family settings will minimize stress.Reach Family GoalsPlan Family ActivitiesSlide21
Realistically Evaluate Your Employment DecisionSlide22
Organize Family ActivitiesSlide23
Islamic perspective on working womenAllah Almighty says (what means):
وَقَرْنَ فِي بُيُوتِكُنَّ وَلَا تَبَرَّجْنَ تَبَرُّجَ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ
الْأُولَىٰ
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Muslim Women in HistorySlide25
KHADIJAH (RA): THE ARCHETYPESlide26
WARRIOR WOMENSlide27
Nusaibah bint Ka’b al-AnsariyahSlide28
Women of PowerThe number of women who were politically prominent are well over a hundred: Umayyads, Abbasids, Turks, Persians, Mongols, Indians, and others.Slide29
Some Generalizations About Women in the Prophetic AgeSlide30
Islamic perspective on working womenMost important role is motherhoodSlide31
Islamic Guidelines for workSlide32
1. Must Obtain Husband’s ConsentSlide33
2. Must Ensure Full care for Home and ChildrenSlide34
3. Appropriate choice of employmentSlide35
4. Must not compromise Islamic ObligationsSlide36
5. Must maintain ModestySlide37
Muslim Women and knowledgeSlide38
The Critical Consciousness of the Companion WomenSlide39
Balance time between work and family!Slide40
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