'Could families that claim to be respectable contribute, indirectly, to the culture of violence? The answer lies in the attitudes normalized by daily conversations, jokes that provoke laughter, and behaviors that go unnoticed.' These questions raised by a commentator published by *Times of India* highlight a fundamental contradiction in the way boys are raised. [1]
People who would strongly condemn any form of violence, emphasizing the importance of educating boys to respect women, are often the same ones whose everyday conversations suggest the opposite. [1]
'Innocent male jokes made during dinner convey to a child that there are categories of women he can objectify or degrade, while simultaneously protecting his own mother or sister.' This subconscious distinction creates fertile ground for the acceptance of abuse. [1]
Although society blames pornography and social media, the problem within the home is often overlooked. Attitudes normalized at the dining table, contemptuous jokes, or ignorant behavior are precursors to distorted education. [1]
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