Jul 09 2021 to Jul 09 2021 6:30 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Parenting Tips to Raise Gender Equitable Boys with Sujata Khandekar, Anusha Bharadwaj, Viiveck Verma and Parmesh Shahani

Boys will be boys is an adage that is often used to pass off lewd and discriminatory behaviour towards women and girls. The underlying premise is that boys are ‘hard-wired’ in this way and the course of nature cannot be altered so one has to accept that boys will always be discriminatory towards women and girls. This reasoning is not only deterministic and flawed as it completely negates the role of socialisation in this process, it is also very detrimental to society at large. Through this panel discussion we would like to tease apart the role that patriarchal gender norms play in how boys are raised, the role that parents can play to counter patriarchal norms and raise their boys to behave and act in ways that promote gender equality and non-violence.

Some questions that panel will respond to based on personal and professional experiences may include: Why is it important to talk to men and boys about gender equality? Basic concepts such as the difference between gender and sex? How do gender norms play a role in our choices as parents? What are some of the gender roles and gender norms that we subscribe to in our own homes? What are different forms of violence and why is it important to call out these forms?

About the Two-Part Webinar

Research shows that how parents treat each other plays an important role in the transfer of inter-generational norms. Children in equitable and non-violent homes are more likely to propagate those positive behaviours as adults and vice-versa. How do we create gender-equitable, non-violent environments in our homes?

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