Stereotype # 16 - Male Chauvinism in Pakistan

Pakistani men are usually mistook for being complete chauvinists who push aside the women in their lives and take all the glory! However, this is a stereotype that needs serious busting. Pakistani men may be more protective or may have a more practical approach when it comes to women but quite often, these gestures of theirs are mistook for being misogynistic. It is wrong of us to generalize all the Pakistani men in the same category. 

Ali, a student of A'levels tries to clear the air with these words, "If I'm asking a woman to stay as far away from something as possible, its not because I don't want the best for her. It is only because I know how bad the world can get and how badly she may be harmed. Why is my protectiveness being taken for misogynism?"

This stereotype is not just held by people all over the world but also within Pakistan. It is just something that people have accepted as part of the Pakistani society. Which is why, even men who are far from being chauvinists are blamed for being ones!

Maybe it is time for us all to cut Pakistani men some slack!

Stereotype - Male Chauvinism in Pakistan.    Status = BUSTED!

Here's Mia. Her Dad is not a chauvinist!

Stereotype # 15 - Pakistani's are extremely intolerant!

Why is it that in most cases, the majority supersedes and gets to have a dominant say in most matters but when it comes to negative ideas/thoughts/stereotypes, the views of the minority seem to spread like wildfire. A limited set of people end up making things difficult for everyone.

The intolerant beliefs of the people and the negative actions of a few are more publicly reinforced, while the major chunk of Pakistan that does not wish harm on anyone is sidelined to the extent that people start questioning whether tolerant Pakistani's do in fact exist or not.

Here is the reality,

Not everyone in Pakistan is on a spree to target those whose religious views differ from theirs. Generally, people from the various sects and religions live within the same locality in peace and with no disagreements what-so-ever. It is the blood game that has been going on in Pakistan that ultimately makes it difficult for Pakistanis to live in harmony.

Pakistan came into existence keeping the rights of the minority sects in mind. The minorities in Pakistan have as much right on the country as any Pakistani Muslim. Pakistan is their home too and to say that all Pakistani's are intolerant to the point where they cannot accept other religions, is wrong and stereotypical.

So here's busting the stereotype!

Stereotype - Pakistani's are extremely intolerant!   Status = BUSTED!

Stereotype # 14 - Pakistani women are mild and timid

Absolutely not. Pakistani women have ventured into careers that had been tagged as unimaginable and unsuitable for women in the past. They have managed to challenge the stereotypical notion that a woman's place is in the kitchen. Every other day, by displaying acts of sheer magnanimity and bravery, Pakistani women show the world that they are in no way inferior to their counterparts.

Pakistani women are more vocal about their views than ever before. They are opinionated and aware of what is happening around them. They are out to make a difference, no matter how big or small. They no longer remain confined to their homes but rather, explore all avenues.

Pakistani women are now into the armed forces, finance, media, politics, legislation - you name it!

Women world over have to work twice as hard as the men to prove that they are equally good. Pakistani women do not let anything or anybody get in the way of what they want to achieve. Be she a mother, daughter, friend or sister, a Pakistani women knows how to beat the odds and reach the pinnacle!

Stereotype - Pakistani women are mild and timed. Status = BUSTED!