It might seem fierce, but I am going to dedicate this blog to several patriarchy rules, I have been questioning for long.
Why most of the men are insecure?
Around a couple of years ago, one of
my friends told me she fell for her fellow mate, who was just like any other
middle-class guy with a vision. That story was different because of their status
difference. Middle-class men and rich girl- seems perfect fiction of
a novel. Right? She approached, and eventually, it turned out to be a beautiful
relationship. They started meeting and, spending a good time together. Both of
them were batch toppers, and probably this is why that was the only couple everybody
adored. After the end of the session, the girl told him that she would be going
abroad for further studies, but this would not affect their bond. “I would love
to continue what we had. We will tie a knot after I get a good job.” She added.
They tried managing everything well,
but after some time, they end up separating. Do you know for what reason? After
studies, she got a much-paid job almost triple to her man’s salary. He ended up the relationship by saying; she was habitual of living a luxurious life which he
cannot afford. You are too high-maintenance for me, you are out of my reach, he
sighed. And it was his fault for being so insecure and standoffish around a
smart, talented, and loyal woman who could’ve made a fantastic life partner for
him. His loss!
So that is the problem. A man is
predicted to pay a girl’s bill or ditch her. They are expected to be more
educated than his partner. Why can’t she simply contribute half of the amount?
Why can’t she be more talented than him? Do you know how this expectation is
damaging their mental stability, making them brutal? This is what makes them
insecure.
We live in a society where men are
expected to be intelligent, strong, earn well, and pay his girl’s shopping and
restaurant bills. He is expected to be a superman who rescues people in
problem, who should take leads and should never cry. Also, the one who
completes the entire outdoor duties and should single out the majority of
decisions. But what if a man moves out of the box? What if he is funny, not
mature? What if he wants to learn Kathak, not boxing, and what if he is fond of
cooking? He is often mocked and given shameful names.
Readers, you can tell me if I am
putting the wrong questions.
Imagine a guy who loves helping his
mother in household chores, who cries after getting hurt, who is not much
strong physically, and sometimes relies on his girl to declare decisions. But
will we accept him equally like a tall, muscular, decisive, protective man?
Maybe not! That is because we have bordered the features for a man, in
which he doesn’t fit well. He needs to change. Really! No, Not at all.
Why do women choose a jerk over a decent man?
Many of us noticed man saying than
women settle for jerks. Why do men sometimes curse women for not paying heed to
so-called “perfect or decent man” Did you ever imagine why this happens?
Why a woman commits the one who insults her and shows himself smarter? She lives with the one who talks about her profession about which he barely knows. She allows man to overpower her and need him for her protection. We often see women working double and still craving for his attention and appreciation, sometimes sacrifices a lot, only to make him happy.
Let me tell you why; because she is not confident of herself. She feels this is the best man she deserved. She feels her opinion doesn’t matter much, and why would a good guy marry her? Take any attractive, sophisticated woman. You don’t see it, but she heads out judgment every single day. She deals with a hundred little paper cuts to her self-esteem and sense of intrinsic worth. Her character becomes the talk of the town. She is often judged for her short skirt and traits. She is always prepared for being second, eat at last, and please her partner. This is where she fails!
Probably she needs to wear
extra layers of confidence, she needs to stop believing herself a victim. She
should disagree if she feels so. Don’t we need to break this
Why can’t she pay the electricity bill and he cooks for her? Oh man, why do you need to be best at everything?, Can we respect a girl’s intelligence and education more than her looks?, Can’t we balance this equation of men and women? Can we break this stereotype? Are we the generation of change? Can we accept men, women, and eunuch just as humans? When will we break these stereotypes?
There are thousands of questions like
this. Readers, if you have the answers, please let me know.
It's so brave to express oneself on issues like this...
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intricately explained the psychological as well as social drawbacks..
Muser you're I must say..
loved reading it
I am glad that you liked it, It feels great when I get such feedbacks. Thank you Pranjali!
DeleteThis perfectly true, you wrote it amazingly really good work sakshi. I felt it everything you have written this is really good
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DeleteI am proud of you girl... This came out exactly what I had expected from a brilliant mind like you.. Every situation explained amazingly..
ReplyDeleteThank you Priya! You too write blogs very beautifully.
DeleteVery beautifully explained that we are responsible for what we choose because nobody could love us the way we want to be loved. Your piece of work has hit me hard because I see many man in fact in my own family who are not gentle towards ladies in their house and it is a very negative feeling when we live around such people and having one of them in your own like could be a hell.
ReplyDeleteGood job this piece of work might be relatable to many girls and women out there.
All the good luck
Keep going girl more power to u😇
I am glad that this generation is conscious and energetic. They do realise their moral duties. That are ready for the change, with a positive mind. Thank you very much for you feedback.
DeleteVery well written and need to understand it.you have explained ver well and it's good.they are ways people here and they think and understand in their on way.so everyone can have their own different opinion.so I am not able to say anything.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for reading and coming back with a feedback. It feels good when I get to know you people are liking my posts. Again thank you!
DeleteExcellent work done by you
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DeleteVery beautiful,all line are touching in heart, great work.
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DeleteAll thoughts amazing ❤️ . Good work 👍.
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DeleteSuch an enlightening blog!So proud of you. Keep growing, keep writing.
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DeleteSo good!!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you liked it.
Deletefor the first question - it's because they think they are better. They can't bear the thought that a woman could be superior to them in some way. They're sexist. I think your observations are very good and highlight some of the ways that society needs to change. you're right - those patriarchy rules need to change. hopefully they will.
ReplyDeleteSuperiority based on gender is creating such circumstances, either women need to wear extra layers of confidence or men need to understand every gender has an important role in society.
Deleteanyway though, we can't really do much to change other people or change the whole of society. we can only really do the right thing ourselves and live according to our principles. I think if we do that, we create a better world for ourselves to live in.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Though many of the men motivates women for doing great, but still some try to push them backwards. We need to be extra precautious against such creatures.
DeleteAmazing blog, keep it up👍😇
ReplyDeleteThank you Shabeena for your kind words. It means a lot.
DeleteNice blog post as always, Sakshi!
ReplyDeleteWow, this was a great article!!!! I often think we fail to heal ourselves completely before jumping into another relationship. Or perhaps we look for another relationship in Hope's of that being the way to heal and end up with jerk and even more insecurities than before.
ReplyDeletePatriarchy has always suppressed men and women into their designated social roles. The emotionally sensitive men have it as bad as the dominant independent woman. However, the irony is that patriarchy should have been a benefit for men. Instead, the tables have turned on them and the men of present age curse their ancestors for such norms which do not allow them to be themselves, while many submissive woman still end up making wrong choices by settling for vampires who make their lives nothing short of hell. Anyway, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, Sakshi you have way with the words, every situation is showing how you are feeling about the unjust done to the women and as well by the patriarchal society; and the mindset towards choices of lives. The need is for a change, but who is going to be that change because the minute ones' attitude tells the world around you that you are the change they start working against you knowingly or not. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteThis is so right! There are so many stereotypes and perceptions of the ideal "patriarchal society", yet the reality is that such concept is diminishing. How can we shout for equality when female advancement shakes things up so much? Gets you thinking, great post!
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You know I agree. I've been saying this for years. Even wrote a term paper on it in college. Society needs to shift it's gender paradigms so men feel ok being caretakers and women are allowed to pursue high power careers.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, my wife is the bread winner, and I am fine with it because I love cooking (went to culinary school), love writing, and love staying home. I have a job too and contribute to the bills, but money is not my main focus.
ReplyDeleteI think that you hit the nail on the head when you said that men are insecure because they are expected to provide. I have felt this myself but I have overcome it over the years
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Very intriguing and I must say that you are right. I definitely don’t fall into that category of man and I know men who would say I’m less of man because of it.
ReplyDeleteOne of the hardest men I know (he was sent to military school at 6!) cried on his wedding day and I thought it was the most beautiful thing I'd seen in a long time, because it showed how true his feelings for his to-be wife really were.
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