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Petro-masculinity and dangerous driving culture
The gist
A Guardian column by George Monbiot calls fast, lawless driving "petro-masculinity" and a "Magafication of transport".
The debate links road danger to gender and politics, not just bad driving.
How it unfolded
- Sep 14, 2026A Facebook post titled "MEN !! TOXIC MASCULINITY AND RIDING - A DANGEROUS" states "The biggest lie society tells men is that they are safe. You aren't safe" and references danger when drivers scan for oncoming vehicles at intersections or on the highway.
- Sep 15, 2026An Instagram reel includes text describing a Gurugram, Haryana hit-and-run victim named Siya releasing a video statement on "the incident that sparked outrage."
- Sep 17, 2026George Monbiot's Guardian column is published, arguing that fast, dangerous and lawless driving should be understood as "petro-masculinity" and a "Magafication of transport."