A single dating app bio has sparked a heated debate on Twitter, revealing light on society’s deeply rooted caste bias. The contentious bio, which plainly stated caste preferences, generated controversy and sparked debate about discrimination, prejudices, and the role of technology in reinforcing such biases.
It all started when a screenshot of a man’s dating app bio began circulating on Twitter. The man’s caste preferences were detailed in his bio, revealing a blatant bias towards certain castes while rejecting others. When people saw the post, it soon became viral, eliciting a barrage of replies and thoughts on the network.
The incident showed the unpleasant reality of caste-based discrimination, which persists in all facets of Indian life, including online dating. Twitter users voiced their disappointment and dissatisfaction, emphasising the negative impact of such prejudice on people’s self-esteem, social interactions, and opportunities for meaningful relationships.
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When Love Meets Bias: Uproar On Twitter Caused By A Man’s Dating App Bio
However, after going through some very cringeworthy pickup lines and dubious profiles, you might find someone worth your time. Oh, that sounds almost like a modern fable. Let us tell you about a Bumble profile discovered by a Twitter user named Disha.
Disha shared the post on her Twitter handle with the caption, “There is no caste bias among the educated.”
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You can see the bio in the screenshot, and the ‘about me’ reads: “Love the idea of love. Hopelessly married to Mac. Like driving to random places and enjoying the view. Let’s uninstall this app together. Some non-negotiable: 1. Brahmin Girl 2. Non-smoker “
Many may argue that it is the guy’s decision because he does not want any obstacles in his relationship if it grows serious.
Let’s Check Out How Internet Reacted To This
The post has gotten over 595K views, 291 retweets, 330 quotes, 3,135 likes, and 181 bookmarks. There were several comments that debated the bio’s words.
One commenter speculated, “Maybe he knows his family/parents won’t want a non-Brahmin and is clearly not looking for something casual, so better to set expectations. That being said, being hopelessly married to Mac is already a sad, sad disqualifier. These software types sadly have little or no game.”
Another person commented, “How can dating preferences be discriminatory? So if I say I prefer only white men or Indian men am I being racist? Or in that case, if I only prefer men am I being sexist? What nonsense. Let people at least choose their partners peacefully.”
One commenter remarked, “Shame on him for being upfront, and definitely shame on him for daring to have a personal choice in who he dates!”
“See people don’t like when somebody cancels out after dating cause of caste, so it’s fine if he is having a clarity about it in the beginning itself. Maybe his family won’t accept inter caste marriage,” wrote another.
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