Amplifying Female Voices in Pakistani Primetime Drama: A Cultural Feminist Analysis of the Drama Serial 'Udaari'

Abstract

This research unveils the sexual abuse against women and children in Pakistan through a cultural feminist perspective, which highlights the inequalities and disparities women face in patriarchal societies. It critically analyzes the Urdu drama serial Udaari’s role in women’s empowerment. The content analysis was used as a data collection method. The results of this research reveal that despite being a part of a patriarchal society, women direly scuffle to take a stand for their fundamental rights. They expose the abusers, and instead of considering themselves as victims, they consider themselves as survivors. Furthermore, it also highlights that when survivors and their families take a firm stand against sexual abuse, it becomes inevitable for the judiciary to provide justice to oppressed women. This drama also concludes that despite several challenges in the judicial system, the judicial system in Pakistan can still be trusted to seek justice for women in society.