It’s a common sight to see a men yell at a women driving in a car even though she has done nothing wrong. This is followed by a comment about the fault lies in the fact that it is a woman who is driving the car. People in Goa still have to deal with these archaic stereotypes. It is safe to say that Goa still lives in patriarchal society and these ideas are set right from the time a young child is growing up, where the boy is encouraged to go outdoors while the girl is taught how to manage the domestic chores indoors. These stereotypes are prevalent not just at home but at public spaces or at the workplace.
If a man goes shopping alone, people are still shocked that there is no woman accompanying him. Similarly, if a woman wants to watch a football game there are questions raised if her guy friends are accompanying her. It’s refreshing to see youngsters breaking these gender based norms.
