The incident has generated rejection on social networks due to the man’s attacks on his colleague.
News Colombia.
In an unusual and unfortunate episode recorded on a highway in Colombia this Monday, November 25, two truck drivers were involved in a verbal confrontation that has generated a wave of rejection on social networks.
This incident became even more symbolic and serious because it took place during the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a day dedicated to making visible and eradicating all forms of aggression towards women.
In the video that has quickly gone viral, a man, driver of one of the heavy-duty vehicles, is seen launching a series of insults and threats towards his female colleague.
Among the most shocking phrases heard are: “what a comparison or what hp”, “learn to drive, damn bitch…”, and the intimidating final warning: “I’ve already seen her.”
For her part, the driver, visibly affected but firm, responds: “Look at the colleagues we have” and “what a rude man”while recording the incident as evidence of the aggression suffered.
The impact of aggression: networks and reactions
The video soon sparked an intense debate on digital platforms. Users of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram expressed their outrage, calling the truck driver’s behavior a clear example of normalized gender violence in work environments traditionally dominated by men.
Various feminist and human rights groups have also spoken out, demanding exemplary sanctions for the aggressor and a greater commitment on the part of the authorities to guarantee safe work environments free of discrimination for women.
“These types of episodes shows how gender violence does not only occur in the domestic spherebut also permeates other spaces, such as the workplace and the public, where women face sexist attitudes and constant aggression,” said one Internet user.
Why is it important to make these types of events visible?
The context in which the incident occurred cannot be overlooked. November 25 is not just a date on the calendar; represents an opportunity to reflect on the multiple types of violence that women face and the urgency of implementing effective measures to eradicate them.
That a man verbally attacks his female colleague precisely on this date highlights a worrying disconnect with the values of respect and equality that are promoted globally.
Furthermore, the freight transportation sector, historically dominated by men, is no stranger to dynamics of inequality and discrimination.
Women who work as truck drivers face not only the challenges of their profession, but also sexist attitudes and behaviors that make their performance difficult.
This fact, beyond momentary indignation, must serve as a catalyst for concrete actions. The authorities are called to investigate the case, punish the aggressor and reinforce awareness campaigns to eradicate gender violence in all spaces.
#VIRAL. El Macho of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women [25 Noviembre]
Meet this beauty, she was going to break my car simply because I couldn’t give her the road, she approached me, look how she treats women🤦♀️🤦♀️
A crazy thing pic.twitter.com/9SUDznIHhX— Happens in Bogotá | SrBacca (@PasaenBogota) November 25, 2024
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