Outside the blanket assumption: Recognising men’s capacity to uplift women within the universe’s design

Women’s Month marks a defining moment to confront a harsh reality: society often blankets men in suspicion. By ‘blanket assumption’ – used here as a metaphor – we mean a judgment that covers all men alike, ignoring individual differences, character and the determination to correct GBV.

This generalised assumption paints men as dangerous or untrustworthy rather than recognising their morals, integrity and protective nature that stands in togetherness despite the odds.

Are we truly seeing men as they are?

Are we allowing fear to distort our perceptions or are we open to recognising the potential for meaningful change within them?

Centuries ago, men’s protective energy and innate toughness were vital for the survival of communities. These qualities are embedded deep within their DNA – a framework built in from ancient times that still stands today, almost like the Great Wall of China, which is officially listed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, designed to uphold balance and harmony.

This blueprint hints at a cosmic structure carefully arranged to maintain equilibrium. Yet in modern times, this protective energy is sometimes misunderstood or overlooked. Observations trace the flow of these qualities: they shaped ancient communities and continue to influence schools, workplaces and social networks where men can uplift and protect.

Modern psychology and behavioral medicine reveal that resilience, protection and toughness are deeply embedded in human biology – especially in men. Scientific studies show these traits are not merely learned behaviors but are rooted in genetic and neurological factors passed down through generations.

Often their foundation lies in innate wiring aligned with rhythms older than time, subtly signaling a universal order. While neuroplasticity indicates: The brain can adapt, allowing resilience and emotional strength to grow.

Masculinity – courage and the protective instinct – which is a blueprint ready to be nurtured for meaningful action. Psychology often describes men as vast, deep oceans – full of hidden strength. Just as the ocean’s surface can be calm or stormy, a man’s resilience can be gentle or fierce, shaped by life’s currents.

Beneath the surface lies a wellspring of inner strength flowing along an ancient rhythm, waiting to be tapped and nurtured, revealing a cosmic continuity. The record of transactions of this inner strength flows into actions that flow outward in quiet motion. Beyond science, there’s a deeper truth – an awakening – to the incredible potential that lies beneath every man.

Are we truly seeing and honoring this vast ocean of strength?

This alignment with the unseen balance that sustains life and relationships signals a universal design guiding humanity beyond what the eye registers. Connecting with this inner ocean begins by noticing the quiet, enduring resilience already present.

Sometimes it just takes pausing to appreciate the strength that has carried men through storms. Reflecting on challenges deepens this awareness.

With patience, kindness and support men can let their inner power lift up. This awakens extraordinary strength within. Flowing with the balance of the world, a subtle echo of cosmic alignment reinforces this strength.

This Women’s Month reminds us that true strength isn’t just about standing tall – it’s about standing together. Women worldwide often face mental health struggles, abuse and systemic challenges. Men have a vital role rooted in their protective energy – a strength that has supported and uplifted women for centuries.

The essential question remains: can men reconnect with that inner resilience – not to dominate or control but to serve as a steady, compassionate force that safeguards and empowers?

How will you rise to meet this moment?

What acts of courage, respect or compassion can you offer to uplift women?

Are we ready to recognise and amplify the quiet strength around us or will fear continue to obscure these cosmic currents of integrity?

Guided by these insights, research shows that family greed, maternal influence, and their family-matchsticks correlate with men’s respect for women and higher GBV rates.

In South Africa, nearly 40% of women report intimate partner violence (Statistics South Africa, 2023), showing the urgent need for men to channel protective energy positively. Globally, 85,000 women and girls were intentionally killed in 2023, with 60% (51,000) by intimate partners or family members (UN Women, 2023).

Social conditioning refers to how society teaches us certain behaviors and expectations based on gender, often leading to harmful stereotypes and GBV. Recognising these dynamics helps envision a future where men draw on nurturing resilience to strengthen, sustain, and empower women.

As enduring courage rises, why not allow space for women to radiate their brilliance this Women’s Month?

Looking toward the 21st century and aiming to reduce GBV, men’s resilience, protective instinct, and compassion are instinctually rooted, ready to be nurtured. Honoring the universal design for men etched into ancient times as life’s alignment, will you finally water down that blanket assumption in the ‘psych-sphere’ or let it cause a tidal ‘heartquake’?

*The opinions expressed in this article does not necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper.

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