Three years post Nirbhaya, it’s kinda sad how many people still believe it is a ‘buri ladki’ (whatever the hell that means) who brings rape and other cases of assault upon herself. There have been countless attempts to restrict her freedom, tell her she’s wrong, put her in a cage – societal or otherwise.
But we’re sorry folks, we don’t agree. If three years post Nirbhaya, a buri ladki is still one who can’t make round rotis, fall in love in a park or go to Goa – then we’re happy to be that girl.
The Quint had published the following article when this disgusting poster had first started making the rounds. “Buri ladki” makers, are you watching?
A Buri Ladki had been doing the rounds of social media this year.
Gracing an old styled Indian Book Depot school poster, this sari clad woman is being quite a Rihanna.
But who’s behind it? And why did they do it?
The creators, according to an Indian Express article, are five students of Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology in Bangalore.
They made this poster as part of an assignment while doing a course on visual culture and vernacular.
Quoting the students, the article says, the whole premises of the bad girl poster was to identify such stereotypes. And also comment on the hypocrisy – with a boy being more or less accepted, in spite of these behaviours.
Quint Girls Turn Bad Too
We, at The Quint were quite excited by this visual statement. And so, we decided to pose as Buri Ladkis ourselves and take on the Indian Stereotype Society head on!
Pout Pourri
What’s with these bad girls trying to look all seductive?
Smoke On The Water (err.. Chulha)
Only two types of smokes are fundamentally good for the Indian girl; smoke at the Saat Pheras and the one billowing on the chulha.
Hot For The Good Of The Family
A good Indian girl shouldn’t stuff herself with carbs - she has to maintain the attractiveness equilibrium with her husband.
Porn Scorn
Bad Girls watch bad things. Boys are different – no good, bad there. They are all allowed.
Round As A Roti
A girl’s fate is the same shape as her rotis. In case of the buri ladki... well.. God bless her.
Plan B? Maybe not
As you can see ladies and gentlemen, Big isn’t beautiful.
Eats Less
Uff.. what is with these girls dieting and eating all these gluten-free foods? What’s a desi girl without dollops of ghee on her parathas?
Goa Gone
Goa is for Israelis. Not Good Indian girls.
Keeps Hair Open
Dear Buri Ladki, if you don’t care for the sanskaars, at least care for the pollution. Why you go outside with hair open?
Letch Me Not
Letching at boys for their good looks? Uff.. how shallow.
Parks Her Love
Parks and recreation is for Amy Poehler. Not for Indian girls.
Rides It (Not)
Bad girls don’t ride (bikes).
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