Lucknow: Women have been exposed to both social pressures and brutal forms of violence. Breaking stereotypes becomes a major tool for their empowerment. However, recently, an incident has raised much debate, which has created questions about the authenticity of such an attempt.
A post by ‘indianshitposts’ on Instagram featured a Lucknow bride who was said to be breaking stereotypes by wearing a ‘Banarasi bikini’ on her wedding day.The caption on the post read, ‘Lucknow bride breaks stereotypes by wearing Banarasi bikini in marriage ceremony. Internet splits into two halves.’ The picture sparked the debate, with some calling it a bold move and others labelling it as a total stunt.
However, it was later exposed as a deepfake by the AI technology. It showed the need for media literacy and critical thinking in today’s age.
True empowerment requires making sensible choices, not taking an abuse of freedom to draw attention or spread misinformation. What matters is the difference between honest endeavors to break stereotypes and publicity stunts masquerading as empowerment efforts. This way, we facilitate a more authentic and meaningful discussion over women’s empowerment and social change.
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