Rida Fazal
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The Haunting of Hill House
'I was right here and none of you could see me.’ No matter how many times I re-watch The Haunting of Hill House, when Nellie says these lines, it breaks my heart all over again. The words couldn’t be simpler, yet they carry enormous weight. How many of us have lived the exact feeling described in these words, where we feel like we have become invisible to the world. The cruel, ruthless world that keeps going, oblivious to our pain and heartbreak. This is the beauty of Mike Flanagan’s retelling of Shirley Jackson’s classic book. While many horror movies and series are considered masterpieces, and rightfully so, I truly feel that The Haunting of Hill House is in a league of its own.
By Rida Fazal8 months ago in Horror
Working women and the changing ground realities in Pakistan
Working in professional fields for women is considered normal in most societies. However, Pakistani women are still struggling to overcome social taboos and stigmas attached to working outside the home. In a society where women have traditionally been assigned the role of a homemaker, stepping foot into the professional world comes with its challenges. In the recent years, there has been a paradigm change though. Women are now pursuing higher education in diverse fields and entering into professions which were considered out-of-bounds for them in the past. They are working as fighter pilots, legislators, media persons, educators, doctors, entrepreneurs and traffic sergeants. There is more acceptance, appreciation and respect for working women.
By Rida Fazal8 months ago in Families
