Question 1

What you wont find here

Accepted Answer

• A fixed curriculum or step-by-step session plan.
 • One-size-fits-all solutions.
 • Coverage of every cultural or regional context.
 • Specialized content like social media campaign strategies.

Question 2

What you will find

Accepted Answer

• Holistic Approach: Recommendations built on four factors — age, outcomes, context, and entry points.
 • Guiding Principles: Core beliefs that shaped the framework and help users reflect on their own stance.
 • Best Practices: Field-tested learnings from diverse contexts.
 • Age-Specific Guidance: Practical approaches tailored for different age groups.
 • Facilitator Insights: Actionable tips for educators and program leaders.
 • Realistic Outcomes: Honest view of what change is possible with each age group and context.

Question 3

Where it falls short

Accepted Answer

Framework Limitations
 • Programming Lens: Insights are drawn mainly from structured program settings 
 • Representation of Boys : Lives Experiences and insights directly from boys in different contexts will be included in next update of BOYS Framework.
 • Small Contributor Pool: Built from inputs of 15–16 organizations.
 • Research Gaps: Limited data on disability inclusion and diverse gender identities.
 • Age Scope: Does not cover work with adult men.
 • Context Specific: Rooted in the Indian context -  principles are transferable, but insights need local adaptation elsewhere.
 • Language and Access: It is planned to be more accessible and language diverse going forward.

Question 4

Where its strong

Accepted Answer

• This is a flexible, living resource, not a rigid manual.
 • Co-created from grassroots experience and diverse levels of practitioners in India, supported by research.
 • Designed for adaptation to different settings and cultural contexts.
 • Imagined to be a growing, open source, organised space to learn from and contribute to. 
 • Clearly defined limitations
 • Insights and data designed and organised for ease of access.

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