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Medha's avatar

So well-articulated and you've also done a great job at dissecting the situation and going deeper into exploring "masculinity" with receipts.

It was so refreshing to read a perspective so in tune with some of my thoughts that somehow get choked in conversations with the men in my life who don't care to listen to me when raising questions about how unfair it is for them in modern times.

Thank you for documenting this in such a great manner.

Nishad Sanzagiri's avatar

Thanks so much Medha!

Tanvi Kusum's avatar

I hope this reaches more men! And yes, the conversation on consent was the most touching scene in Off Campus, stood out to me too.

Nishad Sanzagiri's avatar

Thanks so much Tanvi — and yes, that scene was definitely quite refreshing to see!

Naheed Kamal's avatar

This was beautifully written although the topic & subject are jarring, even traumatising. I actually enjoyed reading it. 🙏

Nishad Sanzagiri's avatar

Thanks so much Naheed. Yes, incredibly traumatising and frustrating but I felt like I had to say something.

Spoorthi's avatar

An amazing read, loved your take on masculinity

Dr hadi's avatar

Well written Nishad , I hope such articles should be read by more and more men to bring some discipline verbally or broadly speaking in their actions . More power to your pen

Zainab Mirza's avatar

Great piece! Nothing Indian men say surprises me anymore, which is depressing in itself. I didn’t like Off Campus but did appreciate the positive masculinity portrayed in the show, especially with how misogynistic the same characters are in the book (and it’s written by a woman! 😭). That conversations about consent amidst men are a female fantasy rang so true—may it be our reality someday.