Being a girl dad

Being a girl dad

From Dear Daughter by BBC World Service

March 6, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

Ajit shares his experiences and challenges as a 'girl dad' in a male dominated society.

Ajit, a dad from India, tells Namulanta about realising just how tough the world can be for his daughters as they grow up in a male dominated society. He’s funny, honest and totally unfiltered as he talks about being on a huge learning curve as a ‘girl dad’, and admits that parenting is far harder than any management job he’s ever had. And the conversation ends with a very emotional moment, as Ajit reveals how he discovered what truly matters in his life. To find out more about Dear Daughter, to take part, or read our privacy notice, please go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Or you can contact the team via WhatsApp on +44 800 030 4404.

People in this episode

Host: Namulanta

Guest: Ajit

Topics covered

  • fatherhood
  • gender roles
  • parenting
  • society
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • girl dad
  • parenting challenges
  • male dominated society
  • Ajit
  • personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC World Service

Places: India

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