Problem play deals with a specific problem or issue like dignity of women, class-conflicts, social issues, gender issues, etc. and offers a solution of the specific problem or issue. Such plays create awareness on social issues and force the spectators to think about the problem or issue.

Problem is also known as ‘Thesis play’ or ‘Propaganda play’. It was popularized by Henrick Ibsen in 19th century who was a famous Norwegian playwright and is referred to as ‘the father of realism’.‪@RaushanShresth‬