Actor Nazish Jahangir just lately opened up concerning the feminist motion in Pakistan. Disassociating herself from “orthodox feminism,” the Berukhi actor asserted that she doesn’t consider Aurat March has any constructive affect on society and that such actions are the rationale behind a rise in divorces.
Jahangir spoke her coronary heart out in an look on Nadir Ali’s. “I’m not an Orthodox feminist, l consider in equality, and I nonetheless confidently say that not all crying girls are truthful. I’m at all times standing with the best particular person whether or not it’s a lady or a person,” she mentioned, giving examples of how she nonetheless lives with the haunting reminiscence of the professor who dedicated suicide after being accused of harassment. She additionally added that Noor Muqaddam’s harmless face nonetheless horrifies her and he or she needs the perpetrator to be rightfully punished.
Nonetheless, she doesn’t suppose Aurat March is an answer to any of those issues.
“I don’t consider in these Aurat Marches, it’s not benefiting the ladies for whom we’re combating. They don’t seem to be reaching the ladies they’re standing up for. Such poor girls can be sitting in villages and making meals whereas they chant slogans on the streets right here. I believe these pretend feminist actions won’t ever get you justice,” she exclaimed.
“I ponder who they’re protesting for then. Are they protesting for us? As a result of our league is aware of every part about it. We all know our rights and we all know the worth of equality. The ratio of Khula has additionally elevated after these Marches. I’m not asking girls to bear cruelties or abuse. They’ll go away their homes in the event that they like however at the very least give it a shot. Our mother and father are the largest instance of sacrificing and surviving relationships with persistence and love,” she mentioned.
“Nadir, now individuals are getting divorced inside a month after marriage. That’s horrifying,” she concluded.
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