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Poster spat on: Actress links act to societal misogyny
7 Jul
Summary
- Actress Divya Unny's poster was spat on by men in public.
- She noted only her poster was targeted among many male politicians'.
- Unny views the incident as a symbol of wider harassment against women.
Actor Divya Unny has addressed a viral incident where a poster featuring her likeness was spat on by men in public. Unny highlighted that her poster was singled out on a wall adorned with posters of several male politicians.
She articulated that the act should not be viewed as personal humiliation but rather as indicative of the pervasive harassment and violence women face. Unny stated that such incidents are a manifestation of a patriarchal mindset where women are not viewed as fully human.
Unny stressed that the issue stems from deep-seated problems in upbringing and societal attitudes, calling it a generational issue. She expressed her commitment to addressing these issues through her work to effect a change in mindset.
