Model Eman Suleman lashed out at Pakistan’s entertainment industry for “shielding accused harassers.”
“Impossibly angry at fools (especially in this entertainment industry) who provide these accused harassers with a space which further gives them more latitude, and in turn, more power and influence… you’re encouraging the disgusting, vile behaviour they’ve been accused of, and also, encouraging others to do so by demonstrating that they can get away with it without any serious repercussions,” Suleman wrote in a post on Instagram.
“There is no such thing as accountability in Pakistan especially if you are a person of power and influence. We talk about predators but we seldom talk about people who give these offenders a more latitude… after they’ve been accused of harassment,” the model continued.
“If you are so bothered by this then please take out the time to learn about these things and understand why this is so prevalent which we have seen through the Me Too movement. Think of ways to over come it. You aren’t helping anyone when you pass comments while hiding behind a screen,” she wrote, adding: “Think of a solution. It’s a long process but it has to start somewhere. Stop downplaying the harassment of men.”
Published in Daily Times, February 23rd 2019.