An Analysis of the Portrayal of Women in PTV Drama Serials 1971-1990

Abstract

 This research analyzed the drama serial televised with in the span of 1971 to 1990 by Pakistan Television which was the only channel available in that era. Being in direct control of the government it always followed the policies drafted out by the political influence. direct interventions of the political ideologies and lack of freedom in the institution, from that point onwards Pakistani drama regressed with such a subtle and swift speed that the understanding of the paradigm shift in our representation of women never even occurred specifically to the media industry and generally to the masses. The acceptance of a hackneyed and stale narratives resulted into retro gradation of the television plays.