Singer Oye Kunaal, appreciates the music industry that does not discriminate between male and female singers, and values them all with equal opportunities. As the world celebrated International Men’s Day on November 19, he feels the need to overcome the old gender narratives in the society.
He says, "In the daily hustle, men's efforts often go unnoticed. It’s far harder for men to be vulnerable because that is acting outside their prescribed gender role. So, it’s good to have a day that celebrates male diversity and that reminds us all that men don’t have to be imprisoned by stereotypes in the way that women don’t either."
He adds, "We need to provide alternative, kinder, more liberated versions that can act as genuine role models for young boys to aspire to. And the next generation doesn't need to be stereotyped. The day can also offer a challenge to other narratives. Assuming all men should reject masculinity could be as equally unhelpful as assuming all men need to build houses and become fathers. Men do have parenting rights, do suffer domestic abuse and do have unmet mental health needs. Many men are leading lives of quiet desperation. Confusing toxic traits with genuine needs doesn’t help. We should be able to celebrate differences rather than demonising them."
Saying that, "I feel every gender has unique importance in running the society and important members," he vies, "A man also feel hurt and suffers breakdown, but a man is blessed to have little more patience to express himself or react to something. And may be that is why at times they are considered as the backbone of a household."
However, he goes on appreciate the music industry. "If I talk about my profession, I feel proud that both male and female singers are equally treated and welcomed. There is no much competition in terms of gender. We all enjoy equal opportunity," says Kunaal who is also a music composer with tracks like Tabahiis, Jaan Lai Gaya, Ik Dafa Toh Mil, Do Tarfa, Shukar Kar.
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