Father’s Day was first marked in 1908. Over the years, it has transformed from just a religious holiday to being “commercialized by sending gifts and flowers. Not just fathers, but people who assume fatherly roles are honored on this day.” quotes an article by Times of India.
Most Father’s Days are not met with the same pomp as Mother’s Day. However, the importance of fathers cannot be understated in the fight for gender equality. Fathers have an extraordinary chance to shape their children’s attitudes, behaviors, and gender roles views. Fathers can be strong agents of change by actively promoting gender equality and accepting shared duties within the family.
Fathers play a crucial role in shaping their children’s understanding of gender norms and behaviors by imparting virtues of respect, inclusion, and justice in their children by actively challenging established gender norms and modeling equality within their homes.
By encouraging men to actively take part in domestic duties and caregiving through sharing duties, fathers show the value of equal collaboration and dispel the myth that childcare and household duties are strictly the domain of women.
Lastly, by encouraging candid conversations on gender norms, consent, and respect, fathers can assist in breaking down negative social norms and promoting equality and understanding by having these conversations with their children.
In conclusion, fathers provide a strong foundation for future generations by actively advocating for gender equality within their families and accepting shared responsibilities. This will allow them to challenge gender norms and make the world a more just place. Male mentoring can also help break down barriers and encourage the transformative power fathers have to inspire them to act as agents of change on the path to gender equality.