Being Indians, we are always taught about equality and women empowerment. I think everyone knows about equality so I’ll not go into details about that. I am always confused about why we only promote women empowerment. I think we should also promote empowerment of men as I feel that they are almost equally oppressed. If we celebrate Women’s Day then we should also celebrate Men’s day.
Starting from home, boys are always taught not to cry. Why? They are humans who have a right to show their emotions and feelings. I think because of this they get frustrated as they cannot express themselves properly. Boys are considered like drivers. Whenever females or elderly people want to go somewhere, they search for their husbands and brothers. We all should become independent and let them live their life peacefully.
In schools, boys are given more punishment than girls. This is not equality. Are they not humans? They get tired and feel the pain too. When I discussed this in my class, some of my friends told me that it was because they are physically stronger. Whereas I think girls are always treated like they are delicate and soft. Girls can also develop physical strength if they really want to. Girls are treated as if they cannot stand for 45 minutes in the class, but they can. And like this girls develop a mentality that they really cannot stand that long.
I agree that men are physically stronger than women but the power of tolerance and endurance which women possess cannot be possessed by any man on earth as every month they endure pain and the pain during pregnancy. How can we say that men are stronger? Actually, they both are equally stronger but in different ways.
People promote women empowerment by saying they are feminist but they fail to understand the real meaning of feminism is to promote equality. I want this generation to break all stereotypes. Men are always given the responsibility to handle finance of the house. It could be possible that a man wants to stay at home and want to cook and take care of his children. He might want himself to be a “househusbands” but this is not possible because of the society. We give them all the responsibilities, we forget that they too have a life and their own goals. Under the burden of their family dreams, responsibilities they forget their own dreams and goals.
Whenever a man wants to pursue a career which generally women do, they are questioned by society. I feel they should be given the opportunity to do what they actually want to do.
Equality will come when no men and women will be questioned by society on the basis of their strength, career options etc.
So guys men and women both are equal. Maybe many of you will not agree with my points but then these are my opinions.