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A TV series about female vigilantes breaks taboos in Pakistan

Source :
The Economist. September 3, 2020
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

'NOT ALL heroes wear capes,' declares the trailer for a new Pakistani television series. Some wear burkas. The stars of 'Churails'—which means 'Witches' in Urdu—are a gang of female avengers [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Churails (Television program) -- Social aspects
Television programs -- Social aspects -- Demographic aspects
Television producers and directors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Works
Vigilantes -- Demographic aspects -- Portrayals
Business
Economics
Business, international

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00130613
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Economist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.803925209

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