Sexism against men?

Question

Why is this ignored? Why is it even accepted, why don't men fight for their rights?

Oh and "because women have to go through childbirth" is not an answer (just an ignorant excuse)

Answer 1

Sexism, racism you name it...ANY ism. They ALL happen in ALL directions. Regretfully, we have gotten to the point that nearly whatever decision is made in a particular situation dealing with any competition between individuals is being criticized. It's not about being accepted, it's about whether you can make a decision without being called a sexist or racist. As a white man I can't make a huge issue of it or risk being ostracized by the media or certain rights' groups. If I lose out in a situation to a more qualified individual i don't care if it is a man or a woman, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, etc. If the chosen one is the better one for the situation based on the requirements for the job alone then that person deserves it. I just want to be beaten out based on the facts and qualifications not the color of my skin or the fact that I'm a male.

This thinking is regretfully not shared by many. Some feel that certain groups deserve preference. This is a sad thing when the best person for the job is denied. I'll probably even be labeled as a sexist or a racist because I don't feel that those of us in society today should be punished for the social ills of our ancestors.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Both sexes are not treated with complete fairness. I personally do not think it is sexist that men hold the door for women, pull the chair out for them, or do other acts of a gentlemen because what many people fail to understand is that you have to have sympathy for women because when they go through childbirth, their organs literally shift. I am Jewish and it is said in Kabbalah that a woman makes SEVENTY cries during childbirth, begging for heavenly comfort. However, I do not think it is correct to give women the right to abort babies. To the contrary of what many feminists and masculinists say, men and women aren't exactly oppressed. So basically, I am trying to say that while sexism against both men and women should end, men should have a little more mercy on women who go through childbirth, as like I said, they make 70 cries during childbirth.

Answer 4

Humanity is kind of strange; it seems that we thrive on stress and if there is not one thing to cause problems and stress, we create one.
Yes, there is sexism used against men. It is ignored because to complain about it or acknowledge it is 'perceived' as a sign of weakness.
A lot of men just smile about it and let things play out. The pendulum swings both ways and always has.

Anyone that is practicing sexism is displaying a complete lack of confidence in themselves. That goes for both sexes.

Answer 5

I think it's right to point out that sexism does go both ways, but historically women have been a much more oppressed group, and there are still legislations going through that would directly effect women's bodies and not men's (abortion) and that most women in the word are below poverty level but do most of the world's work. And women in the United States, at least, if they choose to have both a career and a family, often end up doing much of the housework and childcare as well.

While sexism against men certainly exists, it hasn't been institutionalized like it has against women. Thousands of men aren't raped every year, we're still the ones who get cheered for if we have sex with a new girl (we're not called a certain four-letter-S-word), and we just happen to be more successful in business and politics. It's not that we're smarter than women, it's that the people who are important to a functioning democracy (everyone) would rather see men succeed over women. This is why women's equality groups exist, because women definitely are not treated or seen as equals.

When sexism does exist against a man, it's usually just because he's acting "gayer" than society demands; the sexism comes in the form of verbal taunting and is mostly propogated by other men. There already are groups to protect men for acting like that, and they're called gay rights.

Answer 6

I was on the receiving end of sexism against men . . . more than once. In two instances that I can think of right now, I had applied for jobs that I received rather interesting responses from. The first one was at a temp agency. I have done many types of office work, and when I was looking for work one time a few years back, I thought to myself that a temp agency would be a good choice until I got something full time. The two ladies that were there looked at me all funny, said things like "you do understand this is for reception/secretarial" etc.. I even responded that I had done that very stuff in the past, and they made it sound very much like I wouldn't hear from them based on the fact they'd be looking for women.

Then, just a couple years back, I had seen a "help wanted" sign in a drug store. Being that I had worked in retail before, I figured I had a chance with that position. I went in with a resume and spoke with the owner. She informed me straight out that I had no chance because I was male. Apparently because they sell 'feminine products' as part of their items, she refused to hire a male. (though interestingly, her son would work there sometimes.. and her husband.. LOL).

The second one was blatant sexism because she told me right out that it was because I was male I would not be hired.. I had mentioned this to a career counselor and he said that it was actually illegal of her to do that, BUT that it would never be worth filing a complaint or anything because, being a white male in this world, I would never win a suit about sexism, etc.

So, yah.. Just thought I would throw in my two cents worth :)

Answer 7

What sexism, specifically, are you referring to?

What makes you say it's ignored? If you hang out on this service, you'll see it's talked about quite a lot.

Check out the Women's Studies category to see a LOT of examples.

What makes you think there aren't men fighting for their rights? The reason there's not more noise made on this is that the people owning and running just about everything have overwhelmingly been male.

Although there are male-bashers, women still do not have equal rights and opportunities with men.

Do a search of this site for Hilary Clinton and see how many posts say that what disqualifies her for the presidency is her sex. (I dislike her for other reasons, as do a lot of people, but there are still people who reject her for that one reason.)

So, although I myself am an equal opportunity basher, ;-) what I see is more and uglier bashing of women than of men, more discrimination against women than men, more physical danger for women from men.

Not to mention all the places in the world where the majority opinion still does not accept the idea that women are human, and should not be considered property, or disposable.

Answer 8

Men do fight for their rights, they're just made to look like sexist misogynists when they do.

It's largely down to men in a position of power trying to look like they're not sexist or racist or homophobic or what have you. It's guilt for the thousands of years of mistreatment, I guess. The idea is "Well, you were such and such for this amount of time, and now you know how it feels!" It's not a good argument, but it's an argument nonetheless.

Answer 9

Sexism against men is largely known and fought against.

See The Men's Center

http://www.themenscenter.com/National06.htm

Answer 10

I totally agree! I guess that things have skewed in one direction for ions...and obviously that is wrong. But now that women have fought for rights it has skewed in the other direction. We are still having growing pains in my opinion. Everyone should have EQUAL respect. I hate that television always depicts men as bumbling idiots, that boys are not pushed as hard as girls to further their education, and that it's ok to badmouth men and treat them like they are second rate. I admire the men in my life. My husband, son, and father are all intelligent, honorable people. They treat me with respect and I feel they deserve the same.