Sir: Progress and development of any nation or society depends on equal participation of both sexes, male and female, in every aspect of society whether it be political, economic, social, cultural, and/or educational. It is quite strange to think that women in many societies are repressed and restricted. They are kept in the domestic sphere to care for family life and do the emotional work such as cooking, washing, child bearing and caring. The same scenario can be realised in many settings of Balochistan. Women represent almost 40 to 50 percent of Balochistan’s total population as well as recognised 40 to 50 percent of human resources. Yet, they do not participate in professions like politics, health, education, and business with men. This attitude is a result of traditional conventions, which are misguided by misinterpretation of religious textbooks. On the other hand, women are considered the second-class citizens. My personal observation and research on ‘Women in Higher Education in Balochistan’ concluded that women mostly face cultural and structural barriers in the duration of education. The reality remains out of any doubt that, we are living in a male dominated society, which subordinates and exploits women as an object to satisfy their needs. Women are not just being exploited in Balochistan, but worldwide. According to a 2015 report of UNESCO, 782 million adults were denied the right of education and most of them were women. To get rid of from cultural, structural, and religious barriers requires creating such a good educational environment, which should be conducive for both sexes to maintain their living standard. M B BALOCH Via E-mail Published in Daily Times, September 21st 2017.