Women, are there any ways in which you are more privileged than men?

[Anonymous]

And do women have more privilege in general?

Yes and we're more privileged

Yes but we're not more privileged

No we don't have any privileges over men

[tesniolite]

I hear out the points that women are more privileged than men so I understand these:

• Women may have greater access to certain social services, such as reproductive healthcare and domestic violence support.
• In some countries, women may be granted certain legal rights or protections that men are not, such as maternity leave, breastfeeding rights, or protections against sexual harassment or discrimination.
• In certain industries, women may be given preferential treatment over men in hiring and promotion, particularly in male-dominated fields where there is a push for greater gender diversity.
• Women may have more flexibility in terms of their gender expression and appearance, and may face less stigma for breaking gender norms or stereotypes.

AND YEAH i definitely think those are pretty big deals, its unfair and i think we need to make some changes to improve it and make sure men get equal treatment in these areas. HOWEVER I will not accept ANY suggestion that women are MORE privileged than men in today's society at all because all these things are still true:

• Men are more likely to hold positions of power and influence in politics, business, and other sectors of society.
• Men are more likely to be paid higher wages and have access to more lucrative job opportunities, regardless of their qualifications or experience.
• Men are more likely to be taken seriously and listened to in professional and academic settings, while women may face skepticism or dismissal.
• Men are less likely to experience gender-based violence or harassment, including sexual assault and domestic abuse.
• Men are not subject to the same level of scrutiny and criticism for their appearance or behavior as women, who may face judgment and pressure to conform to certain beauty standards.
• Men are not expected to take on as much unpaid labor, such as housework and childcare, as women.
• Men are not subjected to the same level of cultural and societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations.
• Men are not at risk of experiencing pregnancy-related health complications or the physical toll of giving birth.
• Men are not subject to restrictive and harmful gender norms and stereotypes that can limit their opportunities and experiences.
• Men are not disadvantaged by systemic gender inequality in areas such as education, healthcare, and access to resources and opportunities.
• Men are often given more credit and recognition for their achievements and accomplishments, while women may be overlooked or attributed less credit.
• Men are not subject to the same level of sexual objectification and commodification as women, who may be viewed primarily as objects of sexual desire rather than as individuals.
• Men are less likely to experience workplace discrimination or bias based on their gender, such as being passed over for promotions or receiving less favorable treatment in hiring and performance evaluations.
• Men have greater freedom and flexibility in terms of their career and life choices, and may face less judgment or stigma for pursuing traditionally male-dominated fields or roles.
• Men are less likely to be subject to sexist or misogynistic comments, jokes, or attitudes in both public and private settings, which can have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing.

I could go on. But you get the point.

BUT I NEED TO STRESS - im not pointing this out to invalidate any oppression against men, it's just that if we want to solve the problems against men we need to acknowledge both sides and instead of saying that women aren't oppressed because men face this, or instead of saying it balences it out, we all need to start supporting each other to just make the world better for everybody.

[Blackcupcake]

no they do not.