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Adarshatva (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''#MeToo movement'''{{refn|Urdu: {{transliteration|ur|#MainBhi}}; {{lang-hi|#मैं_भी}}}} in Pakistan is inspired by the global #MeToo movement and emerged in late 2018 within Pakistani society. It has served as a catalyst for fostering a more inclusive, grassroots movement tailored to local contexts, aiming to encompass all social strata, including the most marginalised. Following the tragic rape and murder of 7-year-old Zainab Ansari in January 2018, t...") Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit Advanced mobile edit |
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Journalist Naila Inayat highlights that in Pakistan, women are "damned if they speak, damned if they don't." The majority of sexual harassment incidents remain unreported, as those who choose to come forward often face abuse and judgment regarding their character and morality. Regardless of the #MeToo movement, it is typically the victim who bears the shame and blame in Pakistan, leading many to suffer in silence.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/opinion/letter-from-pakistan/pakistan-media-support-for-metoo-ends-when-their-own-is-accused/330626/|title=Pakistan media's support for #MeToo ends when one of their own is accused|last=Inayat|first=Naila|date=2019-12-05|website=ThePrint|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-21}}</ref> Farah Amjad notes that the #MeToo movement in Pakistan "has struggled to make an impact in a deeply patriarchal country." However, a new generation of feminists is actively advocating for change in the prevailing circumstances.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://newrepublic.com/article/153355/making-metoo-work-pakistan|title=Making #MeToo Work in Pakistan|last=Amjad|first=Farah|date=2019-03-20|magazine=The New Republic|access-date=2020-01-21|issn=0028-6583}}</ref> | Journalist Naila Inayat highlights that in Pakistan, women are "damned if they speak, damned if they don't." The majority of sexual harassment incidents remain unreported, as those who choose to come forward often face abuse and judgment regarding their character and morality. Regardless of the #MeToo movement, it is typically the victim who bears the shame and blame in Pakistan, leading many to suffer in silence.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/opinion/letter-from-pakistan/pakistan-media-support-for-metoo-ends-when-their-own-is-accused/330626/|title=Pakistan media's support for #MeToo ends when one of their own is accused|last=Inayat|first=Naila|date=2019-12-05|website=ThePrint|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-21}}</ref> Farah Amjad notes that the #MeToo movement in Pakistan "has struggled to make an impact in a deeply patriarchal country." However, a new generation of feminists is actively advocating for change in the prevailing circumstances.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://newrepublic.com/article/153355/making-metoo-work-pakistan|title=Making #MeToo Work in Pakistan|last=Amjad|first=Farah|date=2019-03-20|magazine=The New Republic|access-date=2020-01-21|issn=0028-6583}}</ref> | ||
Qurrat Mirza, the organizer of ''Aurat Jalsa''{{refn|[[Devanagari]]: ''औरत जलसा}} (Women’s meeting), which was a precursor to Aurat March 2020, points out that discussing sexual misconduct and bullying faced by Pakistani women within the #MeToo movement frequently leads to legal repercussions. Victims often find themselves facing defamation lawsuits, which can dissuade them from pursuing justice. The financial burden of defending against such lawsuits can be prohibitive, leading many women to forgo filing cases altogether. This situation not only poses a risk of jail time or fines but also perpetuates a culture of silence around issues of sexual violence and harassment. | |||
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