In 2025, the conversation around gender in India has become louder, sharper, and more divided than ever. Viral stories of betrayal, cheating, or shocking crimes by women dominate social media feeds. Men scroll through these incidents and react with fear: “Women have changed… they’re dangerous now.” Some go a step further, hating feminists simply because they focus on women’s struggles.
But this fear is misguided. Women haven’t suddenly become “dangerous.” They’ve become independent, assertive, and unafraid to claim the power and freedom that society long denied them. This article dives into why men hate feminism today, why feminist voices are louder than ever, and what both genders can do to bridge the growing divide.
Why Men Hate Feminism in 2025?
In 2025, many viral incidents happened, like -
Workplace Gender Bias Debate (March 2025)
A man’s viral post claimed his workplace unfairly favored women, causing him to resent feminism.
Atul Subhash Suicide (December 2024)
Techie Atul Subhash died by suicide in Bengaluru, leaving a 24-page note and a video accusing his wife, in-laws, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and biased legal treatment under dowry laws. The case fueled men’s rights debates and fears about the misuse of gender laws.
‘I Hate Feminism’ LinkedIn Post (March 2025)
A Haridwar woman’s LinkedIn post criticizing feminism for its legal and social bias against men went viral, sparking widespread support and discussion among Indian men.
Manosphere Influence (2025)
Online male-centric “manosphere” communities grew in India, with viral videos and influencers spreading anti-feminist rhetoric, heightening men’s anxieties about gender equality.
Protest Movements
Men’s Rights Activists organized public protests against what they call weaponized gender laws, using viral cases to argue their cause.
The incidents mentioned above are only a small sample of the reasons why some men have developed a hatred for feminism. Social media is rife with stories of women abusing the law, girlfriends cheating, or wives killing their husbands, which instill fear in men. Although not all men have this sentiment, many have started to feel that women are now seen as "threats" rather than "safe" companions in our society. They believe that women are no longer gentle, fearful, or receptive to the voices of men. Some men believe that the power dynamic has shifted against them as a result of this change.
Why Feminism is Still Needed?
Alright, picture this: some guys out here claiming feminism’s “gone too far,” when reality is basically screaming the opposite. I mean, have you seen the numbers? India’s National Commission for Women barely gets a breather; 2024 rolled in with 25,743 complaints. And, not to be outdone, Uttar Pradesh leads the pack like it’s a messed-up competition. Over 6,000 women reported domestic violence that year alone. Does that sound like equality’s been “achieved” to anyone? Flip the calendar, and it’s just the same chaos. 2023: nearly 29k complaints, domestic violence, dowry harassment, rape, you name it, all on the list. It’s like Groundhog Day, but with heartbreak and headlines instead of Bill Murray. And just in the blink-and-you 'll-miss-it first chunk of 2025? Almost 8,000 complaints. Yep, mostly domestic violence and assault. I don’t know, but that doesn’t exactly scream “progress” to me. Zoom in on Karnataka: between 2020 and mid-2025, 834 women were killed over dowry. That’s thirteen women every single month. Over…demanding money from the bride’s family? Seriously, it’s 2025. Hell, some families treat getting married like hitting the jackpot at a shady casino. And, as if things couldn’t get any more backwards, conviction rates are a total joke. In Odisha, you’ve got a whopping 9% of cases ending up with an actual conviction. The national average isn’t much better, like 1 in 4, and that’s putting it kindly. Moral of the story? If anyone thinks feminism’s some sort of overzealous trend, maybe check these numbers before rolling your eyes. For a lot of women in India, feminism isn’t a luxury; it’s a shield. Maybe, just maybe, we should focus on fighting the real bad guys here.
If feminism is about women, what can men do instead of hating it?
Men like to scream that feminism is anti-men or that women are suddenly too strong. Here is the reality. Whining about it on Reddit or LinkedIn is not, let's be honest, correcting anything. Should you be terrified, refrain from blaming feminism. Direct them at yourself, your brothers, and the system that effectively brought this mess about.
Want to make something helpful? Start by becoming knowledgeable about what feminism even entails. It's really about women having the same safety, respect, and opportunities men already take for granted; it is not a covert cult plotting against men. Next, hold your own circle accountable: Stop giggling at harmless rape jokes, stop hiding for that one friend who treats women like garbage, stop pretending that housework is a female-only obligation. That's not feminist work to fix. That one belongs to you. And let's not lose sight of the job. Should you be among those shouting about women getting all the benefits, perhaps make being the coworker who uplifts rather than destroys. Guess what? Supporting equality doesn't mean you lose. It implies that we all cease drowning in a harmful system that deceives everyone.
In essence, hating feminism is not the answer if males are actually afraid. It's evolving into the kind of men feminism does not require protection from.
Women didn’t suddenly turn into villains. They simply stopped living in fear and started demanding what was always theirs: freedom, respect, and power. Men who see this as “danger” are really just witnessing equality in action. The real danger isn’t women or feminism; it’s clinging to the old system that hurts both genders. Women didn’t become dangerous. They became men, and maybe it’s time men learned that equality isn’t a threat, it’s a chance to grow.