'Black or white, virgin or not': Bengaluru auto's message for girls ignites social media debate

An autorickshaw in Bengaluru has drawn the attention of social media users due to its contentious statement about gender equality. "Slim or fat, black or white, virgin or not. All girls deserve respect," reads the statement inscribed on the vehicle, a snapshot of which has gone viral on X (the social networking platform formerly known as Twitter).

Who shared the controversial message on social media?

A user,?@kreepkroop,?shared the photo on X, captioning it, "Some radical feminism on the roads of Bangalore."

The tagline sparked controversy on social media, with users divided on its meaning and implications.While some people applauded the slogan's message, others questioned its implementation. Critics mostly criticized the tagline for its improper framing and for promoting prejudices.?

How did people on the internet react??

In praise of the autorickshaw driver who placed the message on his vehicle, an X user wrote

While many complimented the autorickshaw driver for attempting to convey a positive message about women's rights, others criticized the X user for labelling it "radical feminism."?

Others criticized the slogan's wording, claiming that references to ethnicity and sexual history perpetuate negative preconceptions and moral judgments.

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