Drastically higher suicide rates in men, significantly harsher sentences for a man who commits the same crime as a woman, the automatic favouring of mothers over fathers in family law/court etc. I see these issues in my (male dominated) work every day. But apparently we can only focus on one sex's set of issues at a time. Accepting feminism would solve that. All of that is the result of a patriarchal society. The automatic favouriting is only because most mothers spend most of the time with the children, (Feminist issue). Should the child be given to someone they spent less time with compared to the other? Who knows more how to look after a child in most cases better because they were socialised into duty of child rearing. Why should the man just up and leave and leaving all responsibilities to the woman. Yes, a lot of women leave their families too but not at the rate men do it? And maybe if society didn't expect mother to be the main carer the judges would have a different view of where the child will feel happiest. ( hint, feminist issues fight patriarchy where men would benefit in this instance).
Men commit 96% of murders worldwide. Of course violence is gendered. It may be about the individual, but that individual is likely to be male. This is another patriarchal issue too. How men are brought up in society. The power men feel they have. Fighting for power. Attacking and defence. Super heroes, warriors, Spider-Man, superman, batman, James Bond you name it. It's what men do, right? Innit
of course they are socialised into thinking that way. Let the boys play fight, they are just being boys. Sit down and cross your legs, you are a girl. Being socialised into becoming a perfect lady who wouldn't hurt a fly. Prince Charming will fight the dragons and horrible monsters for you or come to save you. Violence is bred. Not everyone who is susceptible to violence goes on to commit murder or become violent.
Most wars are fronted by men to gain power. I once heard that a lot of wars in history were fought over women. I guess women needed protecting or own as possessions. Op, that must be great for you. Nowadays they are fought over oil to sustain power while women remain the main child careers to service capitalism. Op, yes, there are some women who share work equally including child care. I assume you would shared childcare. Did your father do the same with your mother I wonder? Did your grandfather ever thought of taking household responsibilities. If not, what has happened now that you and your dh think differently? Big hint! FEMINISM. The joy both you and husband without people being judgemental and people calling him names for doing the dishes. It's what feminist worked for. It didn't just happen out of the blue.
The wages gap is shocking anyway. No way should a sport person get paid more than a nurse but unfortunately that's what happens and I hope it changes! This is an issue and a capitalist one too. Reason being sport people are paid based on endorsements and ticket sales. Our hospitals can't compete with capitalism. I would say that nurses should be paid more than what they are being paid now. The feminist issue with sport is how much endorsements female sports get. how much they are paid, how they are valued. The only reason they are not paid the same amount as men is because we as the public place less value in female sports.
Example of football. In the uk football is seen as men's sport. We value it and pay men more money. In America, football or soccer is seen as female sport. It's less popular and gets less endorsements.
With female football in this country, I wouldn't know if it was on tv. Men's one though, i don't need to switch channels. One of the five channels will have it, the is are lost of sports channels too. If not, the house a cross the road will have the banner to let me know it's on and who they are supporting.
the screaming a lone is a clue.
Plus younger women earn more than men of the same age.
Until they have kids and become a stay at home mums or take time off for maternity leave. Take afternoon off for hospitable appointments, sick leave for children. Most women do double work for those who work full time with kids. The job they are paid for and house work. While men are scared to take the current maternity leave because it will affect their work, promotions and pay rises. It's ok for us women but not for men. Yah! It's not a feminist issue, right? These men all suffering before the age of 25 my arse. 25 is when the tables turn for women in wage earning. Where you start being looked over because they suspect you will leave anytime you have anew man in your life. Dh told me how women are over looked over when they get to 25 and it's shocking. How the promotions are given based on who is not likely to have a baby among the women because they are an investment that the company has to have. The thing is men are never judged in this manor are they. They expect us women to give up our jobs.
Funny how I know lots of men who have decided to get married because it makes them look stable in their jobs while their wives stay at home to look after the children. Hint! Patriarchy. Feminist issues.
Someone asked on another thread. Why isn't blue used on meaningful and important things that people value. The answer was because it's girly and women are valued less. Pink is no longer seen as important. Even though it once was because it was seen as a light colour of red. Red was important to men and used to show power. Go to the portrait gallery and see the colour of cloaks those men are are wearing. Now pink is linked to glitter princess and not a prince or anything that deserves respect.
If a woman was to be paid for weekly house work, a bout ten years ago the price was valued at £450. Is a husband willing to pay that.
Lol. So don't miss my above jokes.