Lullabies, Masculinities & Care: looking at fatherhood through the everyday act of a lullaby

What can a lullaby tell us about care, gender, and everyday parenting?

This study uses the simple act of singing to a child as a lens to explore how fathers in India navigate tenderness, and where they hold back.

We spoke to 500 men across crowded train stations, weddings, temples, markets, and homes, asking just one thing:

Do you sing to your children?

The answers opened up a deeper inquiry, into masculinity, memory, and how cultural context shapes what feels possible. From grandfathers rediscovering warmth to regional traditions where music flows freely, this report captures the quiet shifts (and silences) in how men show up in care.

Download the report here.