Pulse of Chennai anonymous opinion poll
Why is drinking & smoking okay for men but not for women?
In plain English: Why is drinking and smoking acceptable for men but not women?
Choose between 👎 Old Mindset and 🤯 Cultural values.
In many places, men drinking or smoking is seen as normal, but women doing the same is often judged. Is this just outdated thinking — or are cultural values shaping these expectations?
The live Chennai verdict
In Chennai, society often judges men and women differently for the same habits. A man drinking is seen one way, a woman drinking another way. Younger people are now questioning this difference.
As per today's poll results, 67% of participants are saying “Old Mindset”. The poll is still live and the complete split unlocks after you vote. This is one of the questions trending on Pulse of Chennai right now.
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Published 22 April 2026. Results represent Pulse of Chennai participants and are not a scientific population survey.