Melih Gökçek's recent 'anti-women' offensive posts: A trending topic on social media

Former Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Melih Gökçek has drawn significant backlash recently for his posts about women on his social media accounts.

Gökçek has disturbed a wide audience with his statements and posts targeting women.

While many social media users have expressed that Gökçek's attitude is contrary to both women's rights and social values, Gökçek continues to share posts on his X account, which has a large number of followers, that lack factual basis and target individuals.

POSTS TARGETING WOMEN

Melih Gökçek used degrading and belittling language toward women in a series of posts, particularly on Twitter.

By disregarding the social roles and rights of women in his posts, he received harsh criticism from a large segment of society.

BACKLASH GROWS LIKE AN AVALANCHE

A massive wave of backlash emerged on social media following Gökçek's posts.

Many women's rights advocates and social media users criticized the former mayor, stating that his statements were intended to divide society and fuel gender inequality.

Women's rights advocates stated that Gökçek's remarks would negatively affect not only women but society as a whole, and that such rhetoric requires the public to be consciously educated.

Some users argued that Gökçek's social media accounts should be shut down.

HAS GÖKÇEK MADE A STATEMENT?

Melih Gökçek has not yet made a statement following his posts.

News Source: 12punto