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Pakistani politician Sherry Rehman recently took to Instagram to share her views about actor Ayesha Omar’s statement regarding feminism in Pakistan.
In a recent interview, Bulbulay star Omar had commented that Pakistanis think "feminists are man-haters or that they believe men should be eliminated. Feminism is a movement, a belief that women should have equal rights as men in any society, that’s it."
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Rehman, a former diplomat, then took to the Tribune Edit Instagram account where the quote had been shared to share her own take on the situation.
"Unfortunately, feminism is not a movement in Pakistan at all," she wrote. She went on to add, "Movements have coherent goals and constant mobilisation as well as strategic planning."
Feminism is misunderstood in Pakistan: Ayesha Omar
She did however add that she appreciates the fact that it should be one, eventually.
Omar had also shed light on instances of harassment in the industry in her interview. She said that she too had been harassed in the industry but did not take any names.
“I don’t think I’m strong enough right now to name anyone… I don’t want that kind of attention coming on to me,” said Ayesha, mentioning how Meesha Shafi went through so much when she came out with her story.
“I was once asked whether I believe her story, and I just think when a victim comes out with their story, I would want to listen to it. I won’t immediately be like, ‘Oh, she’s lying!'” she said.
Watch Omar's interview here.
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