Blog
The blog explores how boys in India are socialised within patriarchal structures, and how these early experiences shape psychological development, identity formation, and gendered expectations. By highlighting the developmental pressures and restrictive norms boys internalise, the piece identifies the socialisation practices that must change to build safer, more emotionally competent communities. Its aim is to illuminate what is going wrong, so meaningful and evidence‑informed change can begin.
Trigger Warning: This blog discusses rape, sexual violence, victim blaming, and their psychological and social impacts.
Every time a rape case makes headlines, public outrage follows. But what happens after the attention fades? This blog explores the gap between awareness and accountability, drawing on psychological research to examine how social norms, power, and collective responses shape society's approach to rape. It asks whether lasting change depends not only on recognising the problem, but also on responding to it consistently.
