Many cultures have a double standard for sexual behavior.For example,societies often exuse men's indfidelity.

Question

but severely criticize women who are unfaithful.Is this true in your culture? What reasons are given for this double standard?

Answer 1

There are actually two distinct aspects in your questions that need to be addressed respectively: one is about sexual behavior and the other is about fidelity. Sexual expression for either gender (for example, in the context of single adults) is becoming more commonplace, and the attitude toward how this manifests in male and female is becoming more aligned. However, there is still more of a negative attitude associated with a woman doing the same behavior as a man, even though lip service is given to the contrary. I think there are more negative terms describing a woman known for promiscuity (for lack of a better word) than for men. As for infidelity, there is an historic (albeit begrudging) tolerance for men's version of this behavior which is not yet fully afforded women. I don't have an answer for why, other than a primitive view that perhaps we're hardwired to believe a woman allows herself to be taken whereas a man takes what he wants. It's bad enough to take something not belonging, but to freely give something that does not belong is worse. In other words, maybe there is a vestigial primal trait that makes men believe they own women in a way.
These are strong stereotypes not easily discarded.
That said, infidelity (a broken promise) by either gender is a moral deficit and reveals a character flaw.

Answer 2

I think the main reason for something like that is traditional mindset. Male "domination" has stretched so far back in history, it's part of the tradition to hold certain views re. gender roles and standards. Biologically, I would guess this need for the males to control the females would stem from the fact that the females have more control over their own reproductive history - i.e., as a woman, I can be sure that I will never give birth to someone else's child; every child I produce carries my genes. Not so clear-cut for the guys; unless they make sure their mate is under their control at all times, biologically they really cannot be certain whether or not the child is really theirs. So, it seems that cultural factors reinforce biological factors.

I do feel that the Western culture still applies the double standard, although not to the same degree as in the past. It applies to single people as well as married - guys brag about their sexual exploits, but it serves a woman well to keep her mouth shut regarding the number of men she's been with (although "her" number is almost always lower than "his").

Answer 3

The cultures that you speak of are usually very male dominate. The male is all that is worth anything. A woman is only good for homemaking, sex, and literally making her husbandd a "king."
If a woman strays, she has disrespected her husban. Which - by the way - in some societies is punishable by death!
Religion also plays a giant role in this! Depending on the beliefs, the society takes the religion as "written in stone" with no leeway.

Answer 4

I live in the USA... What culture are you in?

There are so many double standards and just weird standards, I could write you a book on how "doubled" up our culture is.

Sometimes men get the short stick, sometimes its women.

Answer 5

Yes this is true in my culture as well. Many men are excused for their infidelity due to the fact that many years ago it was taboo for a woman to leave her husband. It was always for better or worse. Women would speak with their mothers about their situation and would be told to stick it out. But men on the other hand would choose infidelity if they found out their wives cheated.

Answer 6

Higamous, hogamous, woman's monogamous. Hogamous, higamous man is polygamous. That just about says it all. Really, I guess the idea is that either can have all the children he or she can support. It would seem tho, that too many children are born that are not supported by their parents and that's where the government steps in. Just a biblical note. Sarah, the wife of Abraham was his half sister. Really smart, and healthy people should have more children, but it usually works out just the opposite way.

Answer 7

I have a relationship where my wife is rewarded for her infidelity. To often in our western culture women aren't given the freedoms that men are. It's our way of balancing the scales so to speak. She is encouraged to be with other men and we have found that it makes our relationship more equal and stronger.

Answer 8

Its like that everywhere. Men created the rule and stupid women follow it. Its up to the women to say hell no.

Answer 9

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