Actress Rabya Kulsoom was a guest on the FHM podcast where she discussed the feminist movement Aurat March. She shared that feminist movements in Pakistan, such as Aurat March, aren’t addressing the key issues faced by Pakistani women, straying from the original goal of feminism. “Aurat March isn’t about hating men. It’s about making sure all women have rights. Like your daughter being able to go to school, work, and be independent. But now, Aurat March and our idea of feminism seem to be about hating men. Not taking care of your husband, not helping him find his clothes, or not serving him food – is that really feminism?”
Rabya went on to say that instead of what’s happening now, Aurat March should talk more about things like domestic violence and encourage women to read their nikkahnama. “This is what feminism is about,” she said. “I support Aurat March, but I wonder where it’s heading. Some of the signs I’ve seen online made me feel like I can’t be part of this.”
The actress from ‘Mujhay Pyar Hua Tha’ said it’s lost its way. Instead of promoting equality for everyone, it’s spreading hate against men.
“The ones who really need feminism aren’t getting the support they need,” said the actress. “If a guy sees a sign saying ‘Find your socks yourself,’ he won’t understand what feminism truly means. Instead, he might end up treating his wife badly.”
“Stop using slogans like ‘Pick up your own sock’ or ‘Heat up your own food’ because feminism is much bigger and more complicated than that.
