The public reaction to the Tehelka case is evidence of a much needed shift in masculine culture......To me it is not the case of Tejpal or the errant judge that is particularly important. They are only more publicised symptoms of deeper masculine disease......What is more significant is that the social fabric has stopped legitimising and tolerating them. Not all there rituals of publicity can purify them, remove the stain of being a dirty old man, arrogant of their power, content to see it as an aphrodisiac which impels them to harass women......The power of reactions was impressive. For once men do not encourage other men laughing away their criminality......A society demanding decency from its professionals might soon take the next step of demanding decency from its politicians. There is a sense of cleansing in the air. I hope it sustains itself as the everydayness of democracy and rule of law become more legitimate...
Posted on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 03:07:03 +0000
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