Netizens are raising concerns about the increasing prevalence of sexist jokes and objectification of women in the entertainment industry. A recent wave of online posts, particularly on X, highlights a growing discomfort with what many are calling "tasteless humor" and the casual dismissal of these issues.
One user, Aavishkar, expressed alarm, stating, "Objectifying women isn’t comedy. It’s 2025." This sentiment was echoed by another X user who described recent comedic content as "embarrassing dialogues and pathetic presentation on the actresses." The posts suggest a broader frustration that in the name of comedy, women are being subjected to demeaning and sexist remarks.
The issue, however, extends beyond just comedy. Netizen Shivangi Bhargava pointed out a concerning trend where women who speak up against such behavior are often labeled as "selfish, self obsessed, narcissist." She highlighted a power dynamic where men want "possession" over women, and any attempt by a woman to set boundaries is met with criticism.
Many commercial films are criticized for including dance sequences, known as "item numbers," that are seen as sexually objectifying women and having little to no relevance to the plot.
