Will the Real Pakistani Woman Please Stand Up?

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The book presents a series of insightful case studies examining how Pakistani women are depicted in global media, including Hollywood films and British documentaries. It highlights sensationalized portrayals of women who have faced patriarchal violence, exploring themes of exploitation and eroticism. The author delves into the implications of spectatorship and fetishism within the context of globalization, while also critiquing the racial and imperial dynamics of liberal feminism.