Start With The Boys, to change the way we raise young boys and nip domestic violence in the bud. Inspired by Susan Sarandons statement at the Goa Film Fest If you want to make a change, start with the boys. We often teach young boys to Stop crying like a girl! because boys dont cry. Lessons of empathy are lost. The film aims to teach boys to respect women and treat them as equals. The idea of the film is centred around the fundamental truth that womens empowerment is not about women alone, which is why I pledged to create a short film that communicates clearly the need to change the mindset of boys before they become men,says Kuruvilla. Domestic violence is an issue that needs to be spoken about not only because it is an obvious, heinous act of a man overpowering over a woman but because so few have the courage to stand up against their partners. When we teach young boys at an early age to not do something like a girl-- the distinction that what a girl does is insignificant is imprinted in the young boys mind. Growing up, when these boys dont see eye to eye with their partners they feel the need to enforce their views through aggression. The film sends across a powerful message that makes us question how we handle sensitive issues and what is our contribution towards making this society safer for women. .
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000
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