❖ Women’s Freedom March: A Struggle for Rights or a Promotion of Immorality? ❖
Over the past few years in Pakistan, the so-called movement for women’s freedom and rights has taken a shape that seems more like a public spectacle than a genuine cause. Under the banner of “Aurat Azadi March,” a handful of select individuals have repeatedly taken to the streets with indecent placards and provocative slogans — actions that not only harm their own dignity but also undermine the image of the average woman.
Instead of addressing real problems, these marches present slogans detached from reality, which serve only to inflame public sentiment.
◉ “Mera jism, meri marzi”
◉ “Tumhare baap ki sark nahi”
◉ “Main awara, main badchalan”
◉ “Nazar teri gandi, aur parda main karun”
These phrases carry no constructive message and only create division and provocation.
◉ Honour killings (Karo-Kari)
◉ Forced child marriages (Watta Satta, Vani)
◉ Domestic violence
◉ Denial of inheritance rights
◉ Harassment at workplaces
◉ Educational deprivation
◉ Wage inequality
None of these core issues are genuinely discussed or addressed in these marches.
The elite class drives this movement — women who live in luxury, surrounded by domestic staff.
So why the slogan “Khud khana garam karo” when someone else cooks your food?
Does this really reflect the struggles of rural or working-class women, or is it just a media stunt?
Across the world, protests for rights involve clear demands and civil discourse. In contrast, this movement brings forth ambiguous, offensive, and divisive narratives, turning a serious cause into a sensationalized debate and triggering social disorder.
Rather than being a platform for justice, this campaign appears to be a vehicle for spreading vulgarity, obscenity, and rebellion against moral norms.
Despite all the noise and attention, the outcomes remain non-existent:
✖ No daycare centers established in offices
✖ No improvement in wages for laboring women
✖ No implementation of inheritance rights
✖ No policy change acknowledging women’s consent in marriage
Instead, what emerged is a series of polarizing slogans that have harmed the broader cause of women's rights and weakened family values.
Real reform requires serious engagement with genuine issues — not meaningless noise. True empowerment lies not in provocative slogans, but in honoring dignity, protecting rights, and ensuring justice for all women, especially those most vulnerable in society.
✦ “Women's Freedom” or an Attack on Social Values?
Over the past few years in Pakistan, the so-called movement for women’s freedom and rights has taken a shape that seems more like a public spectacle than a genuine cause. Under the banner of “Aurat Azadi March,” a handful of select individuals have repeatedly taken to the streets with indecent placards and provocative slogans — actions that not only harm their own dignity but also undermine the image of the average woman.
✦ Vulgar Slogans vs. Ignored Real Issues
Instead of addressing real problems, these marches present slogans detached from reality, which serve only to inflame public sentiment.
✖ Obscene and Misleading Slogans:
◉ “Mera jism, meri marzi”
◉ “Tumhare baap ki sark nahi”
◉ “Main awara, main badchalan”
◉ “Nazar teri gandi, aur parda main karun”
These phrases carry no constructive message and only create division and provocation.
✖ Real Issues Neglected:
◉ Honour killings (Karo-Kari)
◉ Forced child marriages (Watta Satta, Vani)
◉ Domestic violence
◉ Denial of inheritance rights
◉ Harassment at workplaces
◉ Educational deprivation
◉ Wage inequality
None of these core issues are genuinely discussed or addressed in these marches.
✦ Whose Representation Is This?
The elite class drives this movement — women who live in luxury, surrounded by domestic staff.
So why the slogan “Khud khana garam karo” when someone else cooks your food?
Does this really reflect the struggles of rural or working-class women, or is it just a media stunt?
✦ Protest or Public Indecency?
Across the world, protests for rights involve clear demands and civil discourse. In contrast, this movement brings forth ambiguous, offensive, and divisive narratives, turning a serious cause into a sensationalized debate and triggering social disorder.
✦ Promoting Immorality in the Name of Rights
Rather than being a platform for justice, this campaign appears to be a vehicle for spreading vulgarity, obscenity, and rebellion against moral norms.
✦ Tangible Results: None
Despite all the noise and attention, the outcomes remain non-existent:
✖ No daycare centers established in offices
✖ No improvement in wages for laboring women
✖ No implementation of inheritance rights
✖ No policy change acknowledging women’s consent in marriage
Instead, what emerged is a series of polarizing slogans that have harmed the broader cause of women's rights and weakened family values.
✦ Conclusion
Real reform requires serious engagement with genuine issues — not meaningless noise. True empowerment lies not in provocative slogans, but in honoring dignity, protecting rights, and ensuring justice for all women, especially those most vulnerable in society.
