Actor Nazish Jahangir recently opened up about the feminist movement in Pakistan. Disassociating herself from “orthodox feminism,” the Berukhi actor asserted that she does not believe Aurat March has any positive impact on society and that such movements are the reason behind an increase in divorces.
Jahangir spoke her heart out in an appearance on Nadir Ali’s. “I am not an Orthodox feminist, l believe in equality, and I still confidently say that not all crying women are truthful. I am always standing with the right person whether it is a woman or a man,” she said, giving examples of how she still lives with the haunting memory of the professor who committed suicide after being accused of harassment. She also added that Noor Muqaddam’s innocent face still horrifies her and she wants the culprit to be rightfully punished.
However, she does not think Aurat March is a solution to any of these problems.
“I don’t believe in these Aurat Marches, it’s not benefiting the women for whom we are fighting. They are not reaching the women they’re standing up for. Such poor women would be sitting in villages and making food while they chant slogans on the streets here. I think these fake feminist movements will never get you justice,” she exclaimed.
“I wonder who they are protesting for then. Are they protesting for us? Because our league knows everything about it. We know our rights and we know the value of equality. The ratio of Khula has also increased after these Marches. I’m not asking women to bear cruelties or abuse. They can leave their houses if they like but at least give it a shot. Our parents are the biggest example of sacrificing and surviving relationships with patience and love,” she said.
“Nadir, now people are getting divorced within a month after marriage. That’s horrifying,” she concluded.
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