Hi folks,

I have a Bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in Mass Communication & Journalism. I've been a content writer for 2 years and for the last 2 years I'm working in the digital marketing field mainly writing technical content.

I'd like to pursue a PhD and my real interest lies in women's issues. I'd be interested in studying Muslim women in India because I'm a Muslim woman from India and I'm hoping to gain insight into the lives of women who are not as privileged as I am. Perhaps I'll end up making a difference in someone's life through my studies. But I'm not sure where to start from.

I think, I would like to study Muslim women's participation in the workforce in India. I did a quick Google search yesterday and I don't see many research going on on the subject. A lot of people have been researching on the education of Muslim women in India. In my experience, every muslim girl is pursuing education these days. In my neighbourhood, girl from orthodox families are pursuing Masters. Not really a big deal here.

How did I go about from here?

I'd be grateful for any advice on how to start preparing for a PhD.

I want to do a PhD and before jumping in, I wanted to check with fellow men and women who are already doing a PhD. What do you like and dislike about pursuing a PhD? Would love to hear about your experiences.

Thanks for the reply. Really really appreciate it. I have a doubt. I had this idea that the subject that I do PhD on should be connected to what I studied or the field I'm working in? If I take up women issues, it can be quiet different to what I've studied and it's not remotely related to the work I do.

I have a bachelors degree in English and a Masters in Mass Communication & Journalism. I've been a content writer for 2 years and for the last 1.5 years I'm working in the digital marketing field. My real interest lies in women's issues. Not sure where to start. Any tip?