Spousal rape or just rape.
Sexaul harrasement by a woman.
Domestic violence in case of marrige or live in realtionship.
child custody rights.
Right to decide parenthood.
Do you think the society and laws are actually equality based in reality????
2007-09-01 09:30:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
a lot less then a women on all those accounts. sorry but no i do not thank it is equal one bit, but times will change because more and more men are speaking out against the double standard.
2007-09-01 09:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by just another man 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The problem with the first three is that so many men wont admit to having these things happen to them.. Because of the stereotype that they live under and are raised under. Men are brought up to 'suck it up, be tough'. Whether or not a man does have an equal shot in those three things-then most [or a lot] of men wouldn't even admit to it, still. To get justice, someone has to know about it.
I can see why society is generally easier on women for rape, sexual harassment, and domestic violence-it happens more often to women [or does it? maybe the male victims aren't admitting to it]. Not saying it's right, but when the male victims start standing up and actually start filing for these things.. then we can see how it turns out.
As for the last two, yes it's more likely a woman will have the advantage in this. I'm not really decided on those type of things yet-the woman is the one that went through 9 months of hell for the child, and then labor [unless of course the child is adopted]. It SHOULD be based on who is the better parent, in the end though.
2007-09-01 17:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You will not like my answer but I think things have swung too far for men. The courts are so afraid of stepping on a man's toes that when there is abuse of a woman, they ignore it. As far as custody rights if a man was the one who cared for a child then yes he should have custody. But if a man only wants to get out of paying support and he worked and was gone 12-14 hours a day then no he should not have custody. Whoever was available for the child on a regular basis should be the one to care for the child, except in cases of neglect or abuse. And this should be substantiated by someone other than the otehr party seeking custody. Too many abusive men cry oh I don't see my chidlren, I want 50/50, when in reality they remarry and the new wife/girlfriend is the one caring for the child. When there is a perfectly fit birth mother in the picture a stepmotehr does not need to be doing the childrearing and making decisions for a child.
2007-09-02 09:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In terms of rape, sexual harassment, domestic abuse, etc., I think the greater problem is, how do we convince men to press charges? That would require that he admit he's not in control of a situation. I've definitely read about men winning sexual harassment cases. If men come forward, more legal precedents will be set. So many legal decisions are made based on precedent--but a guy has to be willing to stand up and say, "I was taken advantage of." (This is very hard for female rape victims too, which is why the crime is so underreported. Yes, I encourage them to come forward too.)
Child custody is generally given to whoever stayed with the children when they were very small. I know it seems like "women win," but it's actually the kids who do.
Men have a role in deciding parenthood in long-term committed relationships, less when they're whoring around and avoiding having a serious girlfriend like the plague. None of my married female friends would EVER "trap" their husbands into having a baby. If you're invested in a woman and she's invested in you, she will be happy to have this be a joint decision. Even if she wants kids and you don't, if you're in it together, she won't screw you over. But if you're enjoying your freedom (whether refusing to commit, refusing to get married, whatever), don't be so surprised when she acts like she's on her own and decides what's best for her without you.
Society and laws SHOULD be based in reality, and the more we all behave like adults, they will be.
2007-09-01 16:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anise 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think if the first three happen then men need to come forward and report it. The more we 'hear' the more it will 'heard' in the courts.
#2 not sure what happens but lots of children lose.
Men have the right to decide parenthood. Its called keeping it in your pants.
2007-09-01 21:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by professorc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I KNOW THAT I SHOULD TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY, BUT AREN'T SOME OF THESE ISSUES JUST PART OF LIFE THAT WE ALL HAVE TO DEAL WITH? CAN YOU ENACT LAWS TO PROTECT YOU FROM THAT HOT FEMALE BOSS WHO PATS YOU ON THE FANNY IN A PLAYFUL MANNER ONCE A YEAR? IS IT REALLY A LEGAL CRISIS? CAN'T YOU JUST HAVE A FRANK DISCUSSION ABOUT APPROPRIATE BOUNDARIES IF YOU FELT ABUSED? (IN MOST CASES)
I AM A DIVORCED FATHER AND I AM STILL ANGRY AND HEARTBROKEN OVER THE CUSTODY ISSUES. UNLESS YOU HAVE MONEY TO BURN IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET JUSTICE IN A COURT OF LAW. BUT SOME OF THE OTHER STUFF JUST DOESN'T RATE AS A CATASTROPHE. I USED TO GET A FRIENDLY HUG FROM MOST OF MY CO-WORKERS WHEN I WENT TO WORK. THOSE DAYS ARE LONG GONE THANKS TO SOME PETTY LEGISLATION THAT FILLED EVERYONE WITH TOO MUCH FEAR TO RISK BEING A TRUE PERSON.
2007-09-01 16:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by GENE 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think three of your " fillings " are not based in reality.
2007-09-01 20:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In each of those cases, I think he has a much better chance of getting an uproarious chorus of laughter.
2007-09-01 17:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋