International Men’s Day – A day to remember our Fathers, Husbands, Brothers and Sons

International Men's Day falls on November 19th

International Men's Day falls on November 19th
International Men's Day falls on November 19th

International Men’s Day is celebrated every year on 19th of November to mark the Pride and respect of Men.

Men’s Day Celebration is a lesser known event not keenly observed otherwise is gradually gaining face and building reputation across the country.

On behalf of all handsome men out there, we are honored for such a day. 

International Men's Day Pic 1
Fig 1. International Men’s Day Pic 1

If you actually analyze, men, in fact, sacrifice lots of things from being a son to husband to fathers, especially for their families, in their place of work and for what purpose, to bring betterment to the society, to the society we live in. International Men’s Day is a great opportunity for all the men out there who have made enough sacrifices throughout their lives and contributing to the society for a greater good with goodwill.

As I come to know this is a day where we focus on men’s and boy’s health, giving importance to gender equality and celebrate their achievements and contributions whilst facing discrimination against them.

Men’s Day Celebration is a lesser known event not keenly observed otherwise is gradually gaining face and building reputation across the country. 

Society needs to celebrate men’s day as a mark of honour and gratitude for all the sacrifices and contributions of men towards society and the problems that men face in life which mostly go unaddressed.

Men forsake their own aspirations, passions, and ambitions in life, in order to play the role of the bread earner for the entire family and we take this thankless job of men for granted. We say it’s his job to earn for the family.

International Men's Day Pic 2
Fig 1. International Men’s Day Pic 2

We need to celebrate men’s day so that we can get one day to talk about their issues, and bring a change in social mindset towards men.

Well, if I could do something about it, then I would have declared such day to be celebrated across the globe. I firmly believe in gender equality, I agree with the fact that men do a lot of hard-work and face difficulties in their lives.

In my view, a day is celebrated when something is already worth celebrating for. What makes a man special can’t be told even if I write till my last breath.

There can be a thousand more reason to celebrate men’s day.

How should we celebrate it?

International Men’s Day event is an opportunity for people to appreciate and celebrate the men in their lives and the contribution they make to society for the greater good of all.

How Gender-based roles and patriarchy society affects men?

Farmers are committing suicide due to financial burden.
Unfortunately, army personnel, mining workers, factory workers and other high-risk jobs are currently being done by men only. Fathers work day and night to feed their family. How many of you able to recollect the fact that many men sacrifice their earlier age in Gulf countries to feed their families?

Men are unable to do the job they wish to do.

International Men's Day Pic 3
Fig 1. International Men’s Day Pic 3

Lack of laws to support men for their claim of children during divorce. Society ignores the fact that men can be raped as well.

At the end, I would like to greet all the handsome men out here….
May they have the best, satisfyingly positive day ever….
Let’s wish the men in our lives a very happy men’s day…. Let’s recognise the value of our fathers, brothers, husbands, sons, male friends…all men around us… Let’s show men some love…..

Barkha Trehan is a social activist. She lives in Delhi.
Barkha Trehan

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