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Riteish Deshmukh's ego getting hurt at being called 'Genelia's husband' makes you question why being called her husband is such a big deal!
Riteish Deshmukh’s ego getting hurt at being called ‘Genelia’s husband’ makes you question why being called her husband is such a big deal!
Recently, after their appearance in The Kapil Sharma Show, Riteish Deshmukh revealed that his ‘ego was hurt’ when he was called ‘Genelia’s husband.’ Two players from the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) referred to him as ‘Genelia’s husband.’
Keeping in light the fact that Genelia is much more popular than Riteish in the south, being referred to as ‘her husband’ upset him deeply. While it’s always fine with women being referred to as “his wife,” the reverse is not always approved.
Men have always been brought up with being called ‘the head of the family’ and having their own individual identity. While women have always been accustomed to their identity being associated with ‘the man.’ From middle names to last names, a woman’s identity is always incomplete without borrowing a man’s name.
A man’s position in the society is always considered superior to that of a woman. Despite doing the same work and even managing their entire homes, a man’s work is always considered more important.
Riteish and Genelia both work in the same industry and have been successful in their careers. Then why should Genelia be okay being referred to as “Riteish’s wife” but the opposite is not tolerable?
Society has always normalised women being someone’s daughter, wife, or sister, instead of considering her as an individual. Despite accomplishing various milestones throughout life, a woman’s identity is always overshadowed by the man’s. Instead of being offended and feeling inferior, men should rather be proud of their partner’s growth and achievements and should celebrate them.
Each person strives hard in their lives to work, manage and earn dignity. Then why should a person’s identity be associated with somebody else? Each person’s identity should stand whole and solo without being dependent on anybody else.
Before being anybody’s kindred, every person is a discrete individual. Hence, we should normalise viewing people as persons with discrete identity rather than a shadow of somebody who stands with them!
Picture credits: Genelia D’Souza Deshmukh’s Instagram
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If her home and family seem to be impacted by her career then we expect her to prioritize her ‘responsibilities at home as a woman’ and leave her job.
The entrenched patriarchal norms have always perpetuated certain roles and responsibilities as falling specifically in the domain of either men or women. Traditionally, women have been associated with the domestic sphere while men have been considered the bread winner of the household. This division of roles has become so ingrained in our lives that we seldom come to question it. However, while not being questioned does give the system a certain level of legitimacy, it in no way proves its veracity.
This systematic division has resulted in a widely accepted notion whereby the public sphere is demarcated as a men’s zone and the private sphere as belonging to women. Consequently, women are expected to stay at home and manage the household chores while men are supposed to go out and make a living with no interest whatsoever in the running of the household.
This divide is said to be grounded in the intrinsic nature of men and women. Women are believed to be compassionate, affectionate and loving and these supposedly ‘feminine’ qualities make them the right fit for caring roles. Men, on the other hand are allegedly more sturdy, strong and bold and hence, the ones to deal with the ordeals of the outside world.
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What does it mean to invest in women?
Telling the women in our lives how great we think they are? That we value the sacrifices they have made? (Usually though not necessarily only – a sacrifice of their aspirations, careers and earning potential in order to focus on family).
No, thank you. Just talk is no longer going to cut it. Roses and compliments are great, but it’s time people, leaders, organizations put their money, capital, resources on track instead.
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