Concluding Part- 4
In Part 3 you read when Professor asked Teena to sit in front rows , she said - no I am ok here ….
Misandrist - Male Hater
“ No , you are not ok . You will be ok in the front rows , I can assure you . “
“ But I dislike the company of boys . “
“ No problem , there are 3 more girl students . Two of you will sit on each of two front benches . I want you to focus on your studies . And above all I will be happy to help you even beyond my scheduled classes . You can meet me during lunch break in my chamber to clarify any doubts , if you like so . Is that clear to you ? “
Teena nodded her head in agreement . Teena started sitting in the front row . Professor kept a close watch on her attitude and behaviour . She didn’t like if any boy approached her for anything or even to say Hi or good morning . One day the Professor asked a boy to distribute some handnotes among students in the class . He told the boy to try to hand over the notes in the hand of Teena . When the boy asked Teena to take the notes in her hand she rudely told him -'' keep it there on my desk . “
Teena fared well in the next monthly test . Professor came near her and said “ See how you have improved . You can still do even better . “
But Teena’s behaviour with fellow boy classmates was still rude and uncalled for. One Sunday the Professor suddenly knocked at the door of Teena’s house . Her father opened the door , and the Professor said “ I am Tapan Kumar . Teena’s professor . “
“ Welcome sir , we are so happy to see you . Please come in . “
Professor said “ I have been watching your daughter’s behaviour for quite some time . I am a professor of Psychology so I can guess there might be some incidents which have made her behave like this . If you don’t mind , can I know of any such incident? “
Teena’s mother had also joined the conversation . She said “ You are right professor . But we don’t know about any serious incidents with Teena . However what she told me was during her school days she did face unwanted advances from some boys and men . But none was so serious . “
“ Yes, now I can understand the things . “
In the meantime Teena came with tea and some snacks in a tray . After she kept the tray on the table the Professor said “ You can sit here with us for a few minutes . “
Professor Kumar further said to Teena “ Of course you are living in a male dominated society but it doesn’t mean all men are bad . Exceptions are there , no doubt . Anyway I am going to take up a new chapter in my next class . I hope that should clear your mind . Don’t miss that lecture .”
Next week Professor was taking psychology class and delivering his lecture -
“ Well today we are going to discuss Misandry.Has anybody heard this word ever? “
Getting no response he further said “ This word means female’s hatred towards men . The Greek word Mis means - hatred and andro means - masculine or males . When due to some bitter experience with men some women develop a strong hatred toward men - this is ‘ Misandry’ and the one who practices misandry is called ‘ Misandrist ‘ . In simple words misandry is hatred , fear , anger , contempt and prejudice against men .This is opposite to Misogyny - in which men have hatred towards women . It is not necessarily related with sex or gender though sometimes it may be so . But repeated incidents of vulgar approach of men in early ages can develop fear and hatred against men . This can be easily avoided if the very first incident is boldly resisted and brought to the knowledge of parents , guardians and police . Keeping mum emboldens wicked men .
I am giving you a print out on this , you can go through for more details. “
He called a boy and asked him to distribute them among all the students . He told the boy to give it in the hands of Teena and extend his hand for a handshake. While giving it to Teena the boy offered for a handshake . Teena was hesitating and tried to avoid it and looked to her professor . The Professor nodded his head and signaled to her it’s okay to shake hands.
Next day the Professor and a boy went to Teena’s house. While he was talking to her parents Teena came with some sweets . The professor asked her to sit down . He introduced the boy as his nephew . Then asked him to shake hands with Teena .Teena didn’t respond . Professor Kumar said “ What is this ? Come on Teena . Shake hands . Or Would you like to be called Miss Misandrist ? “
Her parents looked at the Professor in surprise . No one but Teena knew what the Professor meant . Teena hurriedly got up, shook hands with the boy and said “ No , I am not a misandrist .”
Both Teena and the professor laughed loudly . The Professor said “ Well , I am happy . You can explain to your parents what I meant . “ He left with his nephew .
After the Professor left Alok “ What was the code word used by your professor ? I did not understand . “
Then Teena briefly explained to her father what the professor meant . Thereafter, everyone started laughing . Alok said “ We were worried about your male hatred . But now I am happy that your teacher has brought a significant change in your attitude .”
The end
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