EXPOSING FEMALES AS CRIMINALS IN PAKISTANI TV DRAMAS

Abstract

This research examines the bias, depiction, and role provision of women in Pakistani television dramas. Most Pakistanis think plays and movies mirror society. Over time, dramas have shown more women as criminals. Recent dramas portray women as unfaithful, liars, or cunning. These dramas may inspire females to commit crimes. Pakistani television shows have prioritized women's criminal storylines due to both gender and crime issues. Pakistani electronic media portrays female crime in this research. Content analysis and critical discourse analysis will examine how plays depict women as criminals. Three famous Pakistani shows depict women as worse offenders. Pakistani society remains morally and culturally conservative despite feminism and social progress. Despite women being powerful, liberal or smart Pakistani plays' questionable portrayal of women is examined.