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As the #MeToo movement gained traction in Pakistan, numerous issues related to sexual harassment, misconduct, and violence against women came to light. This led to widespread identification and discussion of various behaviors exhibited by alleged offenders across multiple sectors, including the media, film industry, theater, and politics, with even [[Prime | As the #MeToo movement gained traction in Pakistan, numerous issues related to sexual harassment, misconduct, and violence against women came to light. This led to widespread identification and discussion of various behaviors exhibited by alleged offenders across multiple sectors, including the media, film industry, theater, and politics, with even [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Pakistan's Prime Minister]] facing scrutiny. Accusations also extended to clergy, charitable organisations, social welfare institutions, the judiciary, and security establishments like the police and military. | ||
Pakistani women frequently encounter misconduct in the workplace, but the pervasive nature of these incidents, coupled with insufficient avenues for redress, often results in silence. Many women are reluctant to take legal action due to fears of job loss, especially when they already contend with safety concerns and wage disparities at work. For example, in the fishing community, where 70% of households are led by women, the need for income compels many to endure harassment in silence. | Pakistani women frequently encounter misconduct in the workplace, but the pervasive nature of these incidents, coupled with insufficient avenues for redress, often results in silence. Many women are reluctant to take legal action due to fears of job loss, especially when they already contend with safety concerns and wage disparities at work. For example, in the fishing community, where 70% of households are led by women, the need for income compels many to endure harassment in silence. | ||