Podcast culture has expanded across social media, but many creators are now pushing crass content in the name of podcasts. Anyone can sit on a couch, grab a mic and start speaking without thought. This has created a flood of careless and insensitive videos.
On one side are toxic masculine creators who spread misogyny and homophobia. On the other side are self-acclaimed feminist voices and pseudo-intellectuals who try to justify their flawed arguments. Both extremes are drawing criticism online.
Some women are using podcasts to express real concerns and build genuine resistance. But others are chasing attention instead of meaningful conversations. Their baseless content brings unnecessary vulgarity into public spaces under the label of liberation.
Recently, the Proud R**** movement went viral on social media. It ignored the historical suffering of a community of women who have long been marginalised as sex workers. Some women used the term as a badge of honour without understanding its real context.
Netizens are urging creators to handle sensitive topics with nuance. They believe not everything should be turned into memes or jokes, especially when the issues affect vulnerable communities.
