Dia Mirza’s environmental remark on patriarchy sparks backlash; internet says ‘Aadmi hona paap ho gaya hai’. Here’s what she said
As Soha Ali Khan’s appearances on her podcast went viral, critics flooded social media with reactions ranging from “Aadmi hona paap ho gaya hai” to claims that it is easy to offer such views while sitting in air-conditioned rooms. But supporters argue Mirza was referring to historical power structures rather than individual men, opening up a broader discussion about climate change, gender and accountability.
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What did Dia Mirza say about climate change and patriarchy?
During the conversation on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, the ‘Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein’ actor discussed the relationship between environmental issues and social structures. He said the following about climate change:
“There are men in this world. Men are the ones causing climate change, and they are entirely responsible for the chaos. The cause of climate change is patriarchy.”
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Soha interjected, “You mentioned male ego.” Dia continued: “Yes, it is men who are driving climate change, and they are completely and utterly responsible for the chaos that is unfolding in our world today and the misery that people experience everywhere. I mean not just the global south, but also the global north, right?”
The statement quickly gained traction online, with clips from the podcast spreading across social media platforms and drawing strong reactions from supporters and critics alike.
Why are people criticizing Dia Mirza?
Many social media users argued that climate change is a global issue that concerns governments, industries, companies and consumers around the world, making it unfair to place responsibility on a single gender.
“Because as a supporter of feminism, it is very easy to give opinions. It is very easy to explain climate change from air conditioning chambers and cars, but it is very difficult with real reality,” one user said.
“They rode in a car designed and built by a man, wore clothes made of cotton and jewelry made by a man, wore make-up made by a man, sat in a comfortable room made by a man. They both travel by air on planes designed and built by a man,” said another.
Some users also questioned whether celebrities’ discussions about climate change reflected the realities faced by ordinary people who deal with rising temperatures, water shortages, crop losses, and pollution every day.
Others accused Mirza of reducing a complex scientific and economic issue to a gender debate, while others called the statement divisive.
Supporters say his comments were taken out of context
While criticism dominated the speech, many people came to Mirza’s defense. Rather than blaming individual men for climate change, supporters argue that it speaks to the patriarchal systems that have historically controlled political and economic decision-making.
One user commented, “I mean he’s right, women don’t fight for religion, science or anything, men hunt animals, cut down trees, weaponize science, rape etc. I don’t like that either but the point he makes here is true.” “Yes, she’s right. All industrialization, corporate greed and wars are dominated by men,” said another.
Some have also noted the broader context behind words of ecofeminism, which examines the connections between environmental degradation and systems of power.
