Why is there a derisive attitude towards women candidates in Sindh?
Saba Noor
They
are discriminated on the basis of gender and sometimes their popular work and
skills are being discredited. This gender ridicule and humiliation is a
reflection of feudal system, Vadira Shahi, Nawab Sardar thinking in which power
is passed from generation to generation. The transition appears to be
continuous
Arosa
Lashari belongs to Thal. She is a young lawyer by profession. She is against
the traditional and outdated system and believes in change, development and
improvement. Arosa contested general elections 2014 for the first time. On the
ticket of Pakistan Peoples Party Shaheed Bhutto from PS 2 Thal. Elections are
being contested. She says that even thinking of contesting elections against a
Nawab Sardar in the traditional system is considered a difficult act here. Our
decision to contest elections against a man here is like inviting difficulties
and troubles
All
forms of force are used freely, from threats to beatings to killings, it is
common here. Abusive language and character assassination tactics are common in
public meetings. Is.
They
say that our society is such that we consider ourselves superior when others
humiliate us. It is called parliamentary language here, which includes insults
and derogatory behavior
There
has been a tradition for centuries that women are put in front when it is
associated with honor. When we abuse here, the reforms are also associated with
women. It seems the woman is used as a weakness
Gender
discrimination and ridicule is the favorite weapon of politicians. By using it,
neither law nor public criticism is effective
