INTERVIEWING WOMEN IN CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AREA A STUDY OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

Abstract

This research study was conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that focused on interviewing women in culturally sensitive areas. Since, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was culturally very sensitive in dealing specifically with the issues related to women, therefore, five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were selected for this research study. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and the respondents were sexually abused women who were identified through social networks in the target areas. This was qualitative research and the approach was grounded theory. This research study founded that proper planning and management of insider-outsider reflexivity, power relationship, the use of vignettes, self-esteem and knowing and following the fundamentals of ethics were very effective in conducting interviews with women on sensitive issues. In addition, giving weightage and respect to the views of the respondents and going after their explanations was the key to reach to the depth of the problem.