Beard hatao, payar bachao! Girls protest over boyfriend's facial hair on streets | VIDEO

This incident has opened up a broader debate about body autonomy, sparking discussions that extend beyond this specific protest.

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Supporters of men’s rights are now questioning whether societal norms and feminist movements apply equally to men (X/gharkekalesh)

New Delhi: In an unusual twist, a viral video has surfaced showing women protesting against men's beards, raising questions about the long-standing argument of "my body, my choice." The incident has sparked a lively debate on social media, where users are questioning whether personal freedom applies only selectively, depending on gender. The video, which shows a group of women objecting to a man’s facial hair, highlights the contradiction in the feminist movement's stance on body autonomy.

Social media outrage

The video, shared on social platforms like X, shows the women confronting a man for his choice to maintain a beard. The moment has quickly turned into a talking point, with users accusing the protestors of hypocrisy. Comments like, "What happened to 'My body, my choice'?" and "Double standards at their finest" have flooded the video, pointing out the inconsistency in advocating for women’s bodily rights while criticizing men for their appearance choices.

The growing debate

This incident has opened up a broader debate about body autonomy, sparking discussions that extend beyond this specific protest. Supporters of men’s rights are now questioning whether societal norms and feminist movements apply equally to men. The question remains: why is the right to one’s body being selectively applied in this case?