This week in our candid conversation with Adnan Malik we simplify allyship. Adnan converses about what allyship entails and the support sphere both men and women create for each other irrespective of the social expectations from their genders. In our podcast we explore that the social stereotypes which are often forced on both women and men to evade from their emotions of sensitivity forcing them to retain closed façade.
Dr. Murad Musa simplifies the mental health and well-being in HumAwaaz. The already existing social constructs not only affect the emotional health and well-being of people but it also affects the sense of self. Stereotypical gendered expectations can impact a persons confidence both
In a candid conversation Sarmad Khoosat unpacks mardangi – (masculinity). He deconstructs this concept, both as healthy and toxic in Hum Awaaz. The social expectations associated to respective genders can be unhealthy and counterproductive to ones growth. Encouraging healthy masculine and feminine behaviors can challenge patriarchal norms, which are counterproductive to societal progress. The everyday typecasting based on the gender roles disempowers many and in order for us to understand the subtleties we must initiate a discourse about gender performative roles. Watch the complete episode for a more detailed insight.
In this era, women can be seen participating in almost every field along side men to contribute in the family and society. With less opportunities and more challenges in balancing both professional and personal life, women tend to put in more efforts to sustain their place in the job market.
Edutainment plays a vital role in sensitizing public about sensitive issues be it child marriages, inoculations or issues pertaining to population. Theatrical expression, puppetry, performing arts have the potential of creating awareness and meaningful impact for social benefit.
Log Kiya Kaheen Gay (What will people say?)
We all grew up hearing this phrase. With every new step, we stopped, to free ourselves not from our own fear but the fears society imposed upon us. And it never was an easy task, but no matter how many times we freed ourselves, another fear awaited and affected our growth. Let’s just pause and think how it made us feel!!.
Should we really care about the fears that make us question our self-worth? To see what Adeel Afzal has to say, watch this candid conversation. Adeel Afzal is a writer, director, and an actor who will discuss how it is important to listen to everyone - especially women and girls - who talk about gender justice and the grim tradition of talking about the reasons they faced gender-based violence and not supporting them to access justice needs to end.
Comment below, to share your opinion, views and experiences when someone said to you “Log Kiya Kaheen Gay?
“ Hum Awaaz is a podcast series by Creating Spaces to Take Action on Violence Against Women and Girls. The project is funded by Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.