Actress and writer Mira Sethi has reposted a clip chiding toxic masculinity and the typical mindset of men who feel entitled to pass remarks on women’s clothing choices.
In the clip she shared on her Instagram handle, Mira Sethi challenged the pervasive belief that women invite judgment.
“There’s this idea that if a woman wears a certain kind of clothing, it somehow gives men a licence to comment on her body, her morals, or her intentions. That’s not just ignorant, it’s dangerous,” she says in the interview.
She emphasised that such attitudes reflect deep-rooted misogyny, where men place the burden of morality and modesty solely on women while absolving themselves of responsibility.
“A woman’s dresses have never been an invitation … not for judgment, not for harassment, and certainly not for violence,” she adds.
Mira Sethi has long been a vocal advocate for gender equality, regularly using her platform to dismantle patriarchal norms.
Previously, she shed light on the controversy surrounding the slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’ which translates My Body, My Choice a phrase that has sparked heated debates across Pakistan since it first appeared in the Aurat March.
Mira Sethi explained that the slogan is often misunderstood and deliberately misrepresented.
She stated that it is not about promoting vulgarity or rebellion, but rather about bodily autonomy and women's right to make decisions about their own lives.
“This slogan is about consent, agency, and freedom from violence,” she said.
“It means a woman should have the right to say no, to have control over her own body, whether it’s about marriage, childbirth, or personal safety.”
She added conservative elements in society often twist the message to make it seem like women are trying to break social values, when in reality, the slogan demands basic human rights.
She emphasised the need for education and awareness to reduce the stigma around women’s rights in Pakistan.
Mira Sethi’s explanation came when the nation mourns the murder of teen TikToker Sana Yousaf, who, according to police, said no to the suspected killer’s advances.