Actress Sara Khan has clarified her stance on feminism, stating that a woman’s true strength lies in her femininity.
Back in May, Sara expressed her views on feminism during an interview, which drew criticism from writer and former journalist Reham Khan.
In the interview with a private media outlet, Sara had said she does not consider herself a “big feminist” but rather aligns with conventional gender norms and traditions.
According to her, men should be given the position that is traditionally “reserved for them” so that women can live peacefully.
“I am a woman who stays at home. I don’t like standing in queues for bills, and I want to be treated the same way traditional women were treated,” she had said.
Reham Khan later criticised her remarks. During an interview, she said, “Sara Khan is also the mother of a daughter, and tomorrow her daughter will be married off to another house. What will be Sara’s reaction if something goes wrong with her? Sara should understand that she is working in showbiz only because of feminism and is famous because of that.”
Now, Sara has revisited the subject by sharing a new Instagram story to further clarify her position.
On her Instagram story she wrote, “When I say I’m not a feminist, it does not mean I don’t believe in equality. I completely believe in equal respect, equal rights, and equal opportunities for women.”
She elaborated, “What I mean is, I’m not today’s feminist, I’m an original, real, and old-school feminist.”
Sara emphasized, “I believe the real strength of a woman is not in imitating men, but in embracing her femininity,” she said.
She further added, “Women are so powerful that they should be given respect, love, and importance like queens, because that’s what they truly are.”
In her statement, Sara rejected the notion that women must function like machines. “Women were not made to work like machines. We are made to decorate homes, raise generations, build empires, and lead with dignity.”
Referring to Hazrat Khadija (RA) as an ideal role model, she said, “She was a successful businesswoman, dignified, balanced, and a perfect example of femininity. She had the right to work, and so do we, but she also valued family, purpose, and faith. She never allowed herself to get lost in the race for recognition.”
Sara also questioned modern societal values. “I don’t understand this mentality, going to an office and fulfilling someone else’s dream is appreciated, but making breakfast for your husband or raising your children is considered inferior. Since when has being a faithful wife or mother become something to be looked down upon?”
She concluded by advocating for balance and respect for personal choice. “A woman’s role is sacred. She can be educated, determined, and ambitious, but also gentle, dignified, and grounded. She doesn’t have to choose between the two. Let her create her own balance,” she added.
In her final words, Sara remarked, “Feminism should not mean abandoning femininity. It should mean respecting our own choices, whether that choice is home, motherhood, gentleness, or the power wrapped in love. That is divine power. Let’s not replace it with the kind that makes us forget our true identity.”
