Internet Community Calls Imran Khan’s Anti-Feminist Remarks As A ‘Major Disappointment’
The word ‘feminism’ is unarguably controversial in our country due to its rebellious and anti-patriarchal nature. In eastern considerably male-dominant cultures, the idea of equal societal rights for both genders has met a controversial reaction – a behaviour pattern which has been considerably repetitive in Pakistan.
The conservative segment of the society has viewed it rather unnatural and unacceptable and hence has remained a hot debate from televisions to a common man.
Imran Khan’s recent interview to a private news channel has become the centre of controversy due to his anti-feminist remarks. Khan in a recent interview said that he disapproves and disagrees with the western movement of feminism. Khan further claimed that the movement contributed to ‘degenerating’ motherhood.
His remarks instantly got extreme backlash on social media due to their half-literate nature. Supporters and advocates of the movement said that these ignorant comments show his lack of education and awareness of the subject.
The feminism movement in the West has 'degraded' the role of a mother Imran Khan? Really?! #PTI pic.twitter.com/UwIpEeADil
— Bilal Farooqi (@bilalfqi) June 17, 2018
Furthermore, his comments were deemed as irresponsible to be presented at such a widely influential platform as they are triggering in nature for the supporters of the movement. Social media community perceived his opinions to be anti-women as feminism was the movement that actually spoke for the rights of mothers in professional spheres and rose voice for their rights to equal opportunities and relief – under the cover of maternity leave, glass ceiling and equal pay.
The Twitterati spoke against Khan’s lack of awareness of the ideology and his lack of consideration for the benefits of the Women Suffrage Movement like the right to vote and run for office that resulted in feminist movements around the globe to claim equal right at societal benefits and opportunities.
Netizens regarded his comments as a ‘major disappointment’.
Here is how people are reacting to it:
#Imrankhan comments on feminism are typical for people who spend their Jawani enjoying highly westernized lifestyles without limit then suddenly find religion in later life . So they get to lecture the rest of us who have been like living moderately from day 1 .
— Sadaf Says (@tomtomatoe) June 18, 2018
Twitter today: An army of not terribly well read folk, who have never been west of Sargodha, lecturing us on the shortcomings of motherhood in the West
— Talat Aslam (@titojourno) June 17, 2018
If Imran Khan thinks motherhood is the most cherished and valuable role for women, maybe PTI could’ve worked to make life better for mothers and not opposed the 2016 Protection Against Domestic Violence Bill so much.
— Amna Khan (@amnaukhan) June 17, 2018
#Feminism has never looked down on motherhood. Feminists have worked in every country to create paid leave and laws to protect mothers & safety nets so mothers dont leave work to care for kids. Educate yourself #ImranKhan @ImranKhanPTI
— Sephora (@seraphina444) June 17, 2018
Feminism is literally what secured paid maternity leave for mothers in most of Europe and the world (so they could better care for their children), but I guess it's more useful to spout ignorant anti-feminist rhetoric to pander to your conservative base. https://t.co/bLaUxXWxVN
— Ammar Rashid (@AmmarRashidT) June 17, 2018
Feminists have never defraded motherhood, they have celebrated it. They have spoken on the rights of a mother, her need for daycares, maternity leaves, her reproductive healthe rights and the double burden she faces due to unpaid carework. https://t.co/zl3oiYduuW
— Aimen (@AimenBucha) June 17, 2018
Imran Khan's views on feminism show his utter lack of understanding of the issue. He should ensure he is better briefed or not speak on issues he has little knowledge and awareness of.
— Abbas Nasir (@abbasnasir59) June 17, 2018
Feminism is literally what secured paid maternity leave for mothers in most of Europe and the world (so they could better care for their children), but I guess it's more useful to spout ignorant anti-feminist rhetoric to pander to your conservative base. https://t.co/bLaUxXWxVN
— Ammar Rashid (@AmmarRashidT) June 17, 2018
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