The tragic suicide of Govindapuram native Deepak, following the circulation of a false allegation video, continues to spark intense debate across the state. While social media platforms have been celebrating the arrest of the accused, Shimjitha Mustafa, a disturbing new trend has emerged alongside this development.
Rise of Gender-Shaming Troll Videos
Numerous troll videos have begun circulating widely on various social media platforms, specifically targeting and gender-shaming women in the aftermath of this sensitive case. These videos often contain harmful generalizations and offensive content that paint all women with the same broad brush.
Sreedevi Gopinath's Powerful Response
Addressing this concerning trend, former Bigg Boss Malayalam contestant and prominent social media influencer Sreedevi Gopinath has shared a heartfelt video message. The video begins with Sreedevi acknowledging the unfortunate nature of Deepak's incident and expressing relief that the culprit is now in custody.
"But, I am also seeing videos accusing women of being predators and men saying they have to wear protective gear when they are travelling on the bus," Sreedevi states in her video. "Well, not all women are like her, just as not all men are bad. Deepak's incident might be one of a kind."
Countering Generalizations with Personal Experience
Sreedevi powerfully counters the sweeping generalizations by highlighting ongoing atrocities against women: "But we still have girls being raped by their fathers, uncles, teachers, and friends, so let's not generalize."
In a deeply personal revelation, she shares: "Even I was raped by my husband when I was 5 months pregnant." This shocking disclosure adds significant weight to her argument against gender-based stereotyping.
A Plea Against Gender Defamation
In her video caption, Sreedevi reiterates her message: "There are perverts in this world, too. My husband raped me when I was 5 months pregnant. I know many women would have faced similar situations. Not every woman is bad. Kindly avoid gender defaming."
About Sreedevi Gopinath
Sreedevi Gopinath, popularly known as Viber Good Devu, gained recognition as a contestant in the fifth season of Bigg Boss Malayalam. Although her stay in the reality show house was relatively brief, she managed to capture public attention through her authentic presence.
The social media influencer has since built a substantial following by creating reaction videos that address socially relevant issues. She has become particularly known for her courage in speaking openly about the personal hardships and traumatic experiences she has faced throughout her life.
Her latest intervention in the Deepak suicide case discussion demonstrates her continued commitment to using her platform for meaningful social commentary and against harmful online trends.
