Popular fortnightly Tamil magazine Kumudam Reporter published a cover story titled "Are leggings obscene? The youth are crossing the line," in its latest issue.
The story used candid photos of several women without their consent, in addition to talking about how it's their responsibility to dress "decently".
The story has received a lot of backlash online, with many people taking a stand against the magazine's ethics and moral policing.
Sick. Shameful journalism. @Kumudam_Com you need to apologize for this photo. https://t.co/uuoewV7t0n
Instead of legging-shaming women, Kumudam should shame all those men who pee, jerk off and scratch nether regions on the streets.
What a sexist, violating post created by Kumudham. Disgrace! @Kumudam_Com
Way to go 'Kumudam!' A pair of leggings is all that's wrong with society today! Terrific investigative piece:- https://t.co/nTAN8dtmWG
Online petitions have been initiated asking the magazine to take responsibility and apologise for the story.
This controversy comes only a few days after a Chennai college caused outrage when a list of its bizarre rules for female students went viral.
