Sexist Comments on Social Media: A Growing Problem for Women
A disturbing trend has emerged in recent years, with a growing number of women falling victim to abusive and sexist comments on social media platforms. From celebrities like Maria Sharapova and Anushka Sharma to ordinary individuals like Vini Raman and Anaswara Rajan, the list of those targeted continues to grow.
Take for instance, the case of Maria Sharapova who faced backlash for admitting she did not know Sachin Tendulkar, or Vini Raman, the wife of Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, who became the target of hateful remarks after her husband’s team lost in the World Cup. Even Anushka Sharma, wife of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, was not spared when her husband’s performance on the field suffered. It is evident that no woman, regardless of her status, is immune to such abuse.
Recently, Tamil actor Mansoor Ali Khan was in the spotlight after making inappropriate comments about actress Trisha, highlighting the pervasive nature of this issue in the entertainment industry. While Khan made his remarks in person, many others hide behind the anonymity of social media to spew their venom.
Legal Implications and Solutions
It begs the question – is this behavior being taken seriously enough? Can simply retracting comments on social media solve the underlying problem? Furthermore, are the laws governing sexual harassment and unauthorized photography equipped to address such behavior?
It is imperative to delve into the legal framework surrounding these issues and understand how they are being enforced. Only then can we begin to address the systemic problem of online abuse and harassment faced by women.
Trisha, Rima Kallingal, Vini Raman, Maria Sharapova, Anushka Sharma, Anaswara Rajan… the list of women who have been abused through sexist comments on social media goes on and on. If Maria Sharapova was insulted for saying that she did not know Sachin Tendulkar, Vini Raman, the wife of Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, became the target of moral men after losing to Australia in the World Cup. It is no coincidence that Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma was the target of the same mob when Virat Kohli was not performing well in cricket. Tamil actor Mansoor Ali Khan was in the news recently for saying that he was expecting bedroom scenes with Trisha when he was called to act in the film ‘Leo’. The only difference is that Mansoor Ali Khan said that face to face, while many people shout such comments facelessly on social media. Is this ‘observation’ so trivial? If women are abused on social media and then retracted, will the problem be solved? Are sexual harassment and unauthorized photography covered by the same law? What does the law say about this? Let’s check in detail… and the experience of those who complained…
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