“You are 28 already, you must start earning!” demands a mother from her son. “Do not cry, be a man and find a way on your own,” endorses a friend to his male buddy. “Do you own a house and a car?” asks the potential wife to the potential husband. “Your father donated half of his wealth to the society and you?” says father’s friend to the son. Is the same expectation and interrogation done to a daughter/ wife/ mother or any woman for that matter who is a part of the society? Go back and re-read the questions to understand the reason behind creating this context in the month of June. June marks Men’s Mental Health month, when we must initiate important discussions, foster mutual understanding, inspire men and give the care they require and deserve. We always discuss about the different stages of life and how an individual’s personality is shaped in every stage as per the expectations of the society (mostly). The dif

Author-Gopi Shah