More men, particularly men from the Pakistani ethnicity, need to be taught what it means to be a healthy man, a feminist, and an ally.
Unfortunately, too many are raised with toxic masculinity, misogyny, an inflated sense of entitlement, gender-based double standards, and even narcissism. They are taught and encouraged to be bullies, oppressors, and abusers. Culturally, this is perpetuated by male and female members of society – the fathers, uncles, grandfathers, mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and sisters – who have internalized misogyny.
If you are a male of Pakistani origin, ask yourself, when was the last time you stood up for a female within your family when she was being abused, gaslit, berated, or shamed by another male member? Or did you silently watch or, worse, participate in the mistreatment? Did you question her instead? Shame her? Guilt her?
Social work starts at home. Breaking the cycle starts at home.
If we want misogyny to end, it has to start within our homes. With sons, brothers first.
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