Actor Sunita Marshall has spoken about a relationship issue she believes remains common in South Asian households.
During an appearance on Good Morning Pakistan with host Nida Yasir, Marshall discussed husbands who dismiss or mock their wives in front of others.
The conversation followed a viewer’s message about her husband devaluing her opinions publicly.
Sunita Marshall Criticises Public Mockery
Marshall said she believes many South Asian men make fun of their wives in social settings.
“In my opinion, 98 per cent of men in the Subcontinent do this. They mock their wives for sport. They’d be sitting with friends and just making fun of them, for no reason. This is far more common here, compared to the West. There, they actually frown upon people who indulge in this sort of behaviour,” she said.
She also discussed situations where husbands dismiss their wives’ opinions during conversations with others.
“If a wife gives advice in front of everyone, the husband immediately tells her to keep her opinions to herself or says she knows nothing. He could have explained later, privately, that her suggestion wasn’t right,” she added.
Marshall Highlights Gender Attitudes
According to Marshall, such behaviour can stem from attitudes that place husbands above their wives.
She pointed to differences in how couples sometimes address each other in South Asian households.
Wives often use the more formal aap when speaking to their husbands. Meanwhile, husbands may use the informal tum when addressing their wives.
“This mindset makes some husbands feel they can mock their wives,” she said.
Marshall’s comments have sparked discussion about how couples handle disagreements and communicate in public.
Tone Matters During Disagreements
The actor also offered advice for couples who disagree with each other.
“Both men and women ought to be cognisant of their tones during a discussion,” Marshall advised.
She explained that the wrong tone can quickly turn an ordinary disagreement into an argument.
Public teasing and dismissive remarks can also affect how couples communicate over time. What one person considers harmless humour may leave the other feeling embarrassed or ignored.
Such behaviour can also influence children who observe how their parents treat each other.
Marshall’s discussion has therefore opened a broader conversation about respect within marriages. Her comments highlight the importance of addressing disagreements privately and allowing both partners to express their views without humiliation.
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