Pakistani TV and Plight of Women on December 17, 2021Despite a long history of TV dramas and entertainment shows of the Pakistan media industry, deep-seated misogyny and patriarchal values are embedded in almost every script and story. The writers, directors, producers, and TV show owners should conceive the idea that television serials influence the mindsets of people and depict the normal life of a […]
Gender Discrimination and Poverty on December 11, 2021Gender disparity in Pakistan is widespread owing to the patriarchal nature of society and male dominance in almost all the spheres of public life. Women in our country are not encouraged to make full use of their abilities and get financially independent. It has been reported by various NGOs that women in rural areas are […]
Imran Khan’s Anti-Divorce Tirade and Domestic Violence on November 30, 2021In many recent addresses, Prime Minister Imran Khan has spoken about the high divorce rate in society owing to ‘western influence’ on people in Pakistan. Observers say that he has objected to divorce in a manner that makes it a discouraging act even for those women who are bearing the brunt of abusive and violent […]