'Thank God I'm A Man': Indian Doctor's Viral Video On 'Male Privilege' Sparks Debate Online

A man named Chaitanya Krishna Sharma is becoming the talk of the internet after reflecting on the freedom men enjoy in India and the “male privilege” that allows them to chase their dreams or fly higher without being questioned. In his viral video, he highlighted something very basic — that while women have to think about countless factors before stepping out after dark, men don’t face the same worries because of ''male privilege.''The video was posted on Instagram by Dr. Chaitanya with the caption, “Thank God I’m a man. Not because I’m better, but because the world’s been easier on me. This reel is for every woman who’s ever had to think twice before doing something simple, something natural, something free. We need to talk about male privilege — not

with guilt, but with awareness. Please… let’s not make it another ‘MEN vs WOMEN’ issue, but rather have an honest discussion about it!”In the clip, while running shirtless and recording himself, he says, “Thank God I am a man, let me explain. I am Dr. Chaitanya, and here I am outdoors shirtless, running outside for almost two years now. Not once have I received a creepy stare or a bad remark. Most of the time, it’s compliments. I usually go outside after dark, and never have I felt the need to look over my shoulder or clutch my keys like a weapon.”

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He continues, “Let’s not even get started on the number of trips I’ve taken without sending my live location to friends. The sad part is, my dreams and my comfort shouldn’t be gendered — they’re human. But I get to live them because I’m a man. So dear women, your fight is important. If I ever have a daughter, I want her to taste the same freedom that I have.”The video has since gone viral and sparked mixed reactions online. One user remarked, “Ah! My algorithm finally found an Indian man who’s aware of his male privilege and isn’t shying away from talking about it.” Another quipped, “I love men who understand women.” Many others widely agreed with his views, with several women in the comments expressing gratitude for his understanding of their struggles in India.