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What's wrong with indian men on instagram?
I’m not from Delhi; I’m from South India. I study in an MBA college with a diverse student body, which has given me the opportunity to interact with people from almost every state. Based on my interactions with women from Delhi, I’ve found them to be respectful, sweet, and friendly. However, while scrolling through Instagram reels, I came across a video that deeply disturbed and triggered me. In the reel, they were blatantly slut-shaming Delhi women for no reason. Even though I’m not from Delhi, it upset me a lot. Why does this happen? Why do some men harbor so much hatred toward Delhi women? I don’t know much about Delhi’s culture, and I’m not a fan of hookup culture and similar lifestyles. However, I was raised with values that teach me not to judge others or use filthy language against them. I understand that the world doesn’t have to align with my beliefs, and I don’t judge anyone for being different—as long as their behavior isn’t harming anyone. That said, why are people so quick to generalize women from Delhi? And why is the focus solely on women? What about the men? Are they pure and virtuous? Can I also start labeling Delhi men with derogatory terms? Or what about men from UP and Bihar, whose behavior has often made women unsafe in their own states and in surrounding areas, including Delhi? When this fact is pointed out, they get offended and deflect the blame onto Delhi women, labeling them as the R(Ran**). Who talks like that? (I mentioned UP and Bihar only because I saw someone comment about how men from these states are contributing to making Delhi unsafe for women. They started bashing him, saying it’s because women in Delhi are Ran**. Honestly, it’s shocking and frustrating to see such responses.) If I wanted, I could use equally derogatory language to generalize them, Now can I also label UP and Bihar men as R(Rapi**)? but I won’t—because I know it’s wrong. Generalizing anyone based on the actions of a few is unfair and harmful. It’s ironic, though, that when such generalizations are made about them, they feel insulted, despite the undeniable reality that women’s safety is often compromised because of certain behaviors. So why the double standards? Why is it so easy to shame women but so hard to hold men accountable?2
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