The Lost war of Cultural and Social Values

[Mezhgan]

Re: The Lost war of Cultural and Social Values

@muqawwee123

I can’t agree to this, as I’ve observed change in cultural attitudes myself. Our tolerance level has increased a lot to accommodate ‘Sheela ki Jawani’ and like stuff in our households. We felt very cool in condemning Zia ul Haq when he asked PTV’s announcers wear dupatta, but probably now our tolerance level makes us feel conservative / orthodox, when we see such dresses on our national media.

Right, but what I meant to say is that I’m sure that people are aware that western style gowns are not traditional attire. It’s not a matter of not knowing. Also, in an age where many people have access to the internet (and bollywood where this style of clothing and even clothing that is more revealing is common), people will be exposed to it anyway if that is what they want. Where there is a will there’s a way. I don’t think condemning helps and actually has the opposite effect.

Also, from what I’ve seen, most people don’t really emulate celebs in terms of dressing style as a) most people don’t have that celeb physique lol and b) they don’t live in an environment which would allow them to. I’ve read comments in the weddings section stating that short sleeve bridals or not wearing a dupatta is too revealing. It’s not very likely that people will be rushing off to buy western gowns anytime soon. The media is rather like an alternate universe.