MAN O MAN

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 The MAN – a creature on the face of this earth capable of thinking, having feelings, and emotions.

As society evolved so did the MAN. Blessed with a powerful physical ability vis a vis woman. The expectations and roles of the man too evolved and the bar raised every passing day.

A male child once he descends is fitted with templates.

* Be a man.

* Don’t cry like a woman.

* You are the torchbearer of the family.

And many more.

The layers of artificial attributes keep on adding every day. But sadly the man is never allowed to display the real him.

Tears, intense emotions are a strict NO.


MAN O MAN

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