Interviews
Nida Yasir Addresses Societal Pressures on Men and Women
In a recent episode, Nida Yasir, the host of the popular morning show Good Morning Pakistan, actively delved into a nuanced exploration of societal pressures on men. The discussion illuminated their challenges while striving for career and relationship stability.
A leading figure in Pakistani television, Nida took the initiative in the conversation, emphasizing the need to recognize the struggles faced by men alongside acknowledging the taunts women experience in society. Despite their educational qualifications, she highlighted that men may encounter challenges in obtaining stable employment due to societal expectations and criticisms.
“Women do receive taunts,” she said, “but a boy is severely hurt when, after studying, he looks for a job, his career isn’t stable – there, he, too, must bear taunts. Whether he can’t find a job, or the job isn’t great. He, too, bears taunts in this society, not just women. We won’t just speak about women, we’ll speak about men too. No matter how hard he works, he bears these taunts related to money.”
Nida Yasir ” Men Bear The Societal Pressure”
The conversation brought attention to the prevailing societal expectation upon a man’s graduation. There is an assumption that he will quickly rise to the CEO position or attain a high-ranking role.
Nida highlighted the societal shock and scrutiny that men face when their job-seeking endeavours are presented to potential partners’ families during marriage proposals.