International Men’s Day is celebrated every year on the 19th of November to raise awareness about the health of men and boys.
It is celebrated to protect men from discrimination, exploitation, oppression, violence, and inequality and to give them their rights.
It aims to promote gender equality and the issues they face.
The theme for 2019 International Men’s Day is “Making A Difference For Men And Boys”.
- It was first celebrated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster
- International Men’s Day is celebrated in over 80 countries
- The event is followed by Universal Children’s Day on 20 November
Myths of masculinity is oftentimes distorted. And a child grows up the way he has been taught or heard of how men should behave in society. Or, what authority do men hold in society? Right? Wrong! Let’s have a look at these myths of masculinity and the scary reality of men on International Men’s Day.
“If Boys don’t learn, men won’t know.” – Douglas Wilson
#Myth 1: A Man’s Man is Big, Brave, and Strong
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein
#Myth 2: A Man’s Man Isn’t Weak and Shouldn’t Cry.
#Myth 3: A Man’s Man Isn’t Emotional and Doesn’t Express Affection
One in every three men is the victim of domestic violence.
#Myth 4: A Man’s Man is an Expert on Sex.
#Myth 5: A Man’s Value is Determined by What He Does and How Much He Earns.
Men are often told things that girls never hear, such as:
“Suck it up.”
“No pain, no gain.”
“Are you a man or a mouse?”
“Act like a man.”
#Myth 6: Men Are Aggressive
“Being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of age. But being a gentleman is a matter of choice.” – Vin Diesel
Actor Ayushman Khurrana explains what it takes to be a true gentleman. In this epic video of about 3 minutes and 50 seconds he systematically explains what it means to be a gentleman in today’s age. Have a look 👇
The video has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube since its date of being shared online. In this powerful piece he delivers dialogues like “Jisko dard hota hai, asal mein vahi mard hota hai (Someone who feels pain is a true man).”
Here’s Faasos wishing you a Happy International Men’s Day.
