Recently, a video shared on TikTok by user @kunyahan_ has gone viral, sparking conversations about gender roles and cultural differences between countries. The video features a Bangladeshi man currently working in Malaysia, who opened up about life in his hometown back in Bangladesh.
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While explaining how things are back home, he pointed out a significant contrast between the roles of men and women in his country versus Malaysia. According to him, in Bangladesh, women are not expected to work, as it is traditionally the man's responsibility to provide for the household.
"In Malaysia, women work, but in Bangladesh, women don't need to work. Money, clothes, phones, internet, I provide everything," he said confidently in the video.
His statement caught the attention of many netizens, with some expressing curiosity, while others debated the implications of such a practice in today's society. While the video may have been shared casually, it indirectly shed light on the socio-economic and gender dynamics that vary greatly from one country to another.
At its core, the post opened up a broader discussion about the evolving roles of men and women across different societies, and how these roles are influenced by tradition, economy, and societal values.
