The Problem with the 'Cousin Marriage Is Not Weird' Argument
A YouTuber, Keerthika Govindhasamy, also known as Keerthi History, has sparked controversy with her recent video.
She argues that marrying one's first cousin or uncle is not weird, as long as traditional rules are followed.
She claims that south Indian family structures would collapse without cousin marriages.
Keerthika's videos have garnered tens of thousands of views, but also drawn criticism and controversy, including subtle religious references bordering on Islamophobia.
Despite the controversy, Keerthika's popularity rose in 2024 when she won the Best Storyteller Award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Keerthika Govindhasamy is a history graduate from Tamil Nadu.
- She has millions of followers on YouTube.
Author's summary: YouTuber Keerthika sparks controversy with cousin marriage argument.