August 9th 2023.
Making reels on Instagram can be a fun activity, but it can also land you in trouble, as 11 MBBS students from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, recently found out.
The students had created a reel with objectionable content about nurses, which was filmed within the varsity. They used a Kannada and a Telugu song and enacted a scene from a movie where nurses don’t take care of their patients.
The reel quickly went viral, prompting strong objections from the Trained Nurses’ Association and nursing colleges. They lodged a complaint with the director of the Medical Institute and wrote a letter expressing their displeasure.
The letter read, "The video not only undermines the tireless efforts of the nurses but also perpetuates the harmful stereotypes demeaning nursing and its professionals. The video in question undermines the professionalism and dedication of the nurses by presenting them in an unflattering manner and sharing those videos creates disrespect among the general public."
A member of the Nurses' Association stated that they would consider the matter resolved if appropriate steps were taken. However, if no action was taken, they were prepared to initiate a statewide agitation.
The college administration responded by temporarily suspending the students for a week and instructed them to extend an apology. The students admitted their error and said that their intention was not to exhibit disrespect but to generate amusement. One of the students said, "Our intention was never to show disrespect to the nursing community. If our actions have caused anyone harm, we apologise."
It goes to show that although making reels on Instagram can be a fun activity, it’s important to be mindful of the content you post, as it can have serious consequences.
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