Actress Zhalay Sarhadi has shed light on feminism in Pakistan and her perspective regarding the controversial slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’.
During an interview, Sarhadi expressed her disappointment at the misconceptions that have plagued the interpretation of the slogan. “It has nothing to do with clothing. It has to do with [how] you cannot do anything to my body without my consent,” she asserted.
She also shared her concerns regarding the broader discourse surrounding the Aurat March. Zhalay asserted that the movement needs to refine its communication strategy to effectively convey its demands to the public.
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Meanwhile, the Jalebi actress cautioned against excessive aggression within feminist spaces, arguing that it can divert attention from pressing issues and deter potential allies.
She explained that even well-intentioned slogans like ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’ have been subjected to unwarranted misinterpretation, leading to unnecessary controversy.
Since its rise during the first Aurat March in Karachi back in 2018, the slogan has consistently found itself embroiled in controversy.
