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Female parliamentarians have been hailed all over the world for bringing their child along to work. But things haven’t changed much in Pakistan. Recently, MPA Mahjabeen Shereen brought her child to the assembly of Balochistan, only to be removed from the session for not following the decorum.
Following the incident, Pakistanis are calling out misogyny in Pakistani politics and demanding inclusive workplaces. We couldn’t agree more!
Someone also pointed out that New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Arden who was showered with crazy love and respect in Pakistan because of her treatment of the minorities following the Christchurch attack also used to bring her child to work.
Sadly, this is not the first time that misogyny in Pakistani politics has stood so clear. Whether it’s the usage of feminine titles as a gibe against the rivals or obstructions caused by the male members of the assembly against child marriage, misogyny and patriarchal toxicity runs deep in Pakistani politics.
If this is how educated members coming from privileged background and responsible for legislation in the country think and behave, then we cannot expect any better from the masses.
Workplace inclusiveness is not a stand alone factor. It leads to enabling environment and empowerment of women which then results into more diverse conversations at legislation level.
Given this, it’s only reasonable that all our efforts are directed towards creating progressive workplaces that are productive in nature for working mothers.
