We often find that society has sadly, drawn a set of parameters that often govern our actions and behavior. And if you don’t play by the rules, you’re often termed a nonconformist and sometimes, looked down upon, because ‘log kya kahenge.’
And like women, even men feel that sometimes they’re forced to do certain things they dislike just because they’re a ‘man’.
Realizing how difficult it would have been for men to half-heartedly conform to the societal norms, a Reddit user asked them this:
What is one thing you wish you didn’t feel forced to do but you do anyway because "you’re a man" ? from AskMen
From keeping their emotions bottled up to having a career, men opened up about things they forcefully do because of societal pressures.
While most of us encourage women to follow their hearts, we rarely hear people advising the same to men.
To be a billionaire or a stay-at-home dad; to lounge around all day, or to take kids to the park, other’s opinions shouldn’t take away your happiness. It’s time we, as a society, stop judging people on the basis of regressive societal norms. Don’t you think?