The debate around the politics of problematic dress codes emerged a few years ago when female students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) were named and shamed for wearing jeans and tights – or liberal attire, as it’s termed – as opposed to wearing more modest clothing, particularly the dupatta. The Politics of “Problematic” Dress Codes It is said that Pakistani universities are promoting vulgarity and Western culture among the youth, decaying the modesty within our culture and skewing students’ mindsets and values. However, will universities ever draw a line on moral policing through enforcing dress codes on female students? Recently, a private television (TV) channel aired a two-minute twenty-second video footage, of a college cultural show wherein many found much to offer criticism on, particularly in the way of what the female students were wearing. Naturally, the clip went viral, and every last person had an opinion. Harsh words were used against the institution. Vaccination Centers to Remain Closed on the First Day of Eid Can One Justify Strong Words? With that said, however, how justified are these opinions and words? The very existence of the internet may offer one the right to state what he … Continue reading Liberalism vs. Conservatism: What’s Right and What’s Wrong?