Every day we are trying to change the notion of gender in the world and there’s a milestone to achieve. In a world where both men and women are going side by side, certain chores are still considered purely a women’s job, like bringing up a kid. We all know it’s an equal responsibility of …
Every day we are trying to change the notion of gender in the world and there’s a milestone to achieve. In a world where both men and women are going side by side, certain chores are still considered purely a women’s job, like bringing up a kid. We all know it’s an equal responsibility of both parents to raise a kid and the world needs to accept it, ruling out the patriarchal approach to it.
In order to blur this line of biasing and to promote equal rights, Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore, received huge applause for the installation of diaper changing station in the men’s washroom. This move by the Airport Authorities was brought in the notice by a Maldivian passenger, Ali Samhaan, who captured and shared it on his social media handle.
With a thumbs-up, Ali posted, “Saw this in Bangalore International airport men’s room.” which met criticism as people thought he was being sarcastic, to which the Maldivian passenger politely replied that it was an appreciation post.
Saw this in Bangalore International airport men's room.👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/YTiZmFbm0q
— 🇲🇻Ali Samhaan (@khamsyn) September 12, 2019
Soon the post went viral and Bangalore International Airport Authority replied to the news with an awesome tweet breaking the gender stereotyping, “We’ve received a big thumbs up for the diaper-changing station at both male and female restrooms at the #BLRairport. In a world where mums and dads share the responsibility of raising children, we believe that this is a must-have!
https://twitter.com/BLRAirport/status/1173512288982093824
While the Airport Authority is trying to provide its women passengers with ultimate comfort and has installed the toddler’s seat in the women’s washroom of the airport for a hassle-free experience, the groundbreaking move of the airport gets nullified as we can again see a stereotypical move.
Along with the picture, the twitter post of Bangalore International Airport reads, “In our quest to make your travel experience better and hassle-free, #BLRairport, for the first time in India, introduces to you the ‘toddler seat’, available in women’s washrooms at the BLR Airport!”.
https://twitter.com/BLRAirport/status/1173795957055451136
While the Bangalore Airport is definitely trying to break certain norms of society, it still has a long way to go!
Join the Club
Like this story? You’ll love our monthly newsletter.
BO Correspondent
Boldoutline magazine is one of India’s most promising luxury lifestyle magazine. With a splash of choiciest articles, fun read, snappy views garnished with stunning photo spreads, the magazine is every reader’s delight wrapped in one. A monthly sanctuary of everything luxurious, Boldoutline is a haven for lovers of travel, style, beauty, culture, auto and literature.
