With no introduction, I am directly cutting to the topic. Men of today are falling in huge numbers. Before you fire me, fellow men, my statement has solid support from observations and facts, and it is very evident if you choose to see.
Ever since society gained its shape, decades back, men who were physically strong controlled the social and family systems in the world. They are losing their dominance gradually, knowingly or unknowingly. A major point in this is the marriage system. Men have become unwanted for many women. Yes, it is true, brother.
Even though men once controlled society in many ways, they are now out of control in the context of marriage. In family affairs, marriage, and even relationships, their voices are not as loud as they once were.
In fact, a man needs a woman more than a woman needs a man. Women may be emotionally wiser than men. They have always been, but their realization came only in recent times, and men could not change or adapt accordingly. Eventually, men lost their grip in every vertical of a woman’s life. Women have the ability to control men, which is very indirect. Men always had the upper hand of control visibly, but beneath it was the subtle feminine influence.
That is the power of feminine nature. It is not supremacy, but naturally women are more powerful even in their submissive state.
Let me clarify something here. There are exceptions in both genders. I am speaking about the major chunk of people I have observed, met, interacted with, learned about, and heard real-life experiences from. This is not about boasting of controlling men or women.
This control over men was always present, even in older generations. The female aura has always been subtle yet loud and impactful internally. In family affairs, decision-making, and problem solving, men were meant to lead, but only because women allowed them to do so. At some point, men did not realize what was coming. Being responsible, sensible, and showing emotional integrity and intelligence is where they gradually failed. With no other choice, women took direct control into their hands. Wanting a partner, a marriage, or a man in general has now become optional for them.
In Indian society, women earlier had less voice in the marriage market because they did not have financial independence individually. Now things have changed. Especially in urban society, most women are financially self-reliant. Even in rural areas, they do some form of work and earn. I personally know strong and independent tribal women who work at my farm stay, proudly leading their families.
The same has given women a loud and strong voice in their decisions, their approach to life, and everything around them. Their approach has gradually changed. Financial independence and self-awareness have taught them to value themselves more. They decided to settle only for what they truly believe they deserve. This could be the drastic shift that declared the freedom women own today.
In urban sectors, a huge chunk of corporate jobs are now held by women. Family was always a taboo for their way forward. Even after their official jobs, they often managed homes and children, playing multiple roles. This burden restricted them, along with many family expectations. Now, they are in leadership positions in many huge companies, holding senior roles. Not only in the marriage market, men are losing their grip elsewhere too.
In the technological era, Gen Z boys are coming up more irresponsible towards everything. They can casually make matches with anybody. At the same time, women, having self-declared their freedom, are celebrating it to the fullest. They are striving to be career oriented and trying their best compared to boys. In terms of ability, both are equal, but in competition, girls are performing better.
Down the years, we can see a major change in male dominance in Indian society. As women are saying goodbye to marriage and embracing their newfound freedom, they are celebrating more boldly than men. Apart from certain political positions, changes can be seen in all other common spaces where women lead and men appear weaker, often without the protection of a family, as the structure of families reshapes.
In this restructuring, the losers will be men.
The so-called housewives are disappearing nowadays. Almost all women are working. When they declare complete freedom from their families, we cannot imagine what the final result will be.
The balance of gender roles is shifting. Men, who once visibly held control, are gradually losing their place in society’s structure, while women, empowered by independence and self-awareness, are stepping forward with confidence. The question remains open: what will be the final result of this transformation?