This week on Puliyabaazi, we delve into the unique challenges faced by young men and boys—from the pressures of traditional masculinity and cultural expectations to mental health and the impact of issues like addiction and migration. Our guest Natasha Joshi, Associate Director at Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, talks about the various initiatives that are working on these issues, and the many learnings from them. We realized that this is a topic that is not well explored; our conversation is an attempt to start more discussion in this direction.
We discuss:
What are the issues unique to young men and boys?
Is addiction prevalent in India?
The pressure to ‘Be a Man’.
The impact of migration
Was there any opposition to working on issues of men?
Reconciling Agency vs Victimization
Mental health challenges
Intersectionality
The cultural aspects of manhood
Designing initiatives for men and boys
Will paternity leave help?
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Read more:
[Article] RNP’s Journey of Working with Young Men & Boys in India by Natasha Joshi
[Article Series] Young Men and Boys by India Development Review
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