Representation of Gender Roles in Pakistani Television Dramas: A Critical Cultural Analysis of Stereotypes, Norms, and Social Influence

Authors

  • Dr.Ghazala Shoukat Associate Professor Department of Sociology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
  • Dr.Farhat Jokhiyo Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
  • Dr.Lubna Soomro Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
  • Dr.Shabana Tunio Assistant Professor Department of Department of Sociology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Abstract

This paper critically examines how Pakistani television dramas depict gender roles, supporting conventional cultural values by focusing almost entirely on women's stories around marriage. Though sometimes superficially shown as "empowered" female characters or "sensitive" male figures, the broader range of actual gender problems mostly goes unnoticed. Using content analysis of well-known shows broadcast between 2023 and 2024, this study calls attention to the structural constraints presents in media narratives and appraises their part in reinforcing a conservative cultural paradigm. Ultimately, the research contend that Pakistani TV drama provides only surface-level advancement and does not adequately mirror or underpin realistic gender transform.

Keywords: Gender Role, Television, Drama, Norms, Social Influences

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Published

2025-04-30

How to Cite

Dr.Ghazala Shoukat, Dr.Farhat Jokhiyo, Dr.Lubna Soomro, & Dr.Shabana Tunio. (2025). Representation of Gender Roles in Pakistani Television Dramas: A Critical Cultural Analysis of Stereotypes, Norms, and Social Influence. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 3(02), 145–148. Retrieved from https://www.scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/204

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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Articles