Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

88%

Lipstick Under My Burkha2017

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What We Think

“Lipstick Under My Burkha” puts political and gender identity at its story’s core, often at the expense of narrative subtlety or cultural balance. It critiques traditional values heavily and rarely allows for alternative worldviews, making it a strong example of modern wokeness in cinema.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film frequently makes identity and empowerment the central focus, sometimes feeling as though it prioritizes messaging over nuanced storytelling. Characters’ struggles are tied predominantly to their gender and societal roles, which can lead to somewhat archetypal portrayals at the expense of deeper, more individualized arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditionally patriarchal and religious values are consistently questioned and depicted as oppressive or outdated. Family and religious expectations are not just critiqued, but often portrayed as barriers to freedom, which could be interpreted as undermining cultural foundations for the sake of modern empowerment narratives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film largely sides with the protagonists’ struggles and perspectives, offering little authentic narrative space for alternative or traditional viewpoints. Dissenting voices are generally shown as repressive antagonists, rather than as people acting from sincerely held beliefs or experience.

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