Why do we Americans judge other nations when it comes to women's rights?

Question

When I hear this subject being talked about, all I hear is "It's so bad that women can't go out after a certain time or they get beaten up." and stuff like that.

Guys, it's a totally different culture. Sure, you might not agree with it, but don't hold those other countries down that do. Just because we think women should have equal rights does not mean other people think that, and we need to stop judging these other countries because they believe that males are dominant. We have no right to say their country is wrong for discriminating against women. It's what is accepted in their culture and if you don't like it, too bad.


(Please note, I'm not agreeing with discriminating against women...in fact I hate the idea. I just don't like it when we (Americans) think we're better than everyone when really we're equal...we just have different beliefs).

Answer 1

Its our job. We can influence human rights issues. Some people in the USA sincerely believe its our duty as the worlds super power.

Answer 2

I respectfully disagree with you. It is a matter of human rights. If we submit to the ideas of cultural relativism, then we cannot have a universal standard of human rights. In other words, if certain standards of conduct or treatment towards one group of people can only be evaluated in terms of what is acceptable in that society, then we can't say that any type of treatment is unacceptable. For example, if beating and raping young children is acceptable in one culture, does that make it OK? I would say absolutely not. Just because something is acceptable in one culture does not make it OK.

Answer 3

There are certain things that are universal. Human rights are one of these things. Just like we condemned South Africa for Apartheid, we should loudly and repeatedly condemn all countries and societies that oppress their women.

This is the sign of a truly enlightened society, not turning a blind eye and saying, "ok, they do it differently..."

Answer 4

I DONT BELIEVE IN SUPPRESSING WOMEN ANYWHERE REGARDLESS BUT I AGREE WITH YOU FULLY. MOST OF IT , EVEN HERE COMES FROM RELIGION TO SOME EXTENT OR ANOTHER OR GOVERNMENTS. TAKE A LOOK !!!! !! HERE AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Answer 5

We judge everybody.

Answer 6

i agree that its wrong but its not our buisness. americans like go go into things that dont concern them (iraq and maybe iran). it probably because most anericans are @$$#013$ like that