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Why are expectations for men different than expectations for women?

When a man does something, he needs praise but that same thing is done by a woman every day without thanks. Why in the history of the human race are women always expected to handle more? How do we change our way of thinking? Yes, in the past men worked (hunters-gatherers), so women were the home-makers...but today is a different time. General discussion becaues I'm curious on peoples' opinions.

Update:

Fact: (From experience) Married women (not all but a hell of alot) have to "do it all". This is an expectation that's not the same for men. Men are assumed to have one tracked minds and not able to handle multi-tasking. Why are we always making excuses for men?

Update 2:

Drich..I think you're simplifying the question. Yes, men went to war and women stayed home and looked after the farm and tended the children, etc etc etc. What about the times men aren't at war? What about now? Are you fighting a war?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    women were expected to handle more huh what??say again

    Women...in hisory didnt haft to go out and fight wars put there lives on the line and do all the manual labor outside.....if i a women walks into mc donalds and a male cashier hits on her she will dump/..wouldnt even consider him......BUT if a man walks into mc donalds and sees a women he likes workin their..he will go for her.

    married women what??look here you feminist...my uncle has had to do it all and hes married...his wife is so bossy and lazy...she calls on him for everything..foo

    Yeah i am..im in a war with you right now...well the times when we arent at war...we work to make our lives better...just like women

    Yes i am simplifying the question...becuase i dont want to spend a whole hour answering it

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    where are you getting these facts? from personal experiences? ive seen women getting praised just for wearing a badge, or working in a factory, because it used to me a "mans job". maybe include some examples?

    I dont know much about being a mother, but from what i see on tv and everyday life, mothers that have to work, cook, clean and take care of their kids are portrayed as strong individuals. My mothers raised me and my sisters with little help. Maybe you should take it up with your spouse, about picking up the slack. i think (some) women lack the backbone to do so. Not being able to handle multi-tasking is just another word for being lazy. Especially if you are a stay-at-home mom, men will expect to do nothing after a full day of work. I've worked in a steel factory and these guys bust their *** trying to put food on the table and a roof over their families heads. house hold chores don't even exist in their minds.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    i'm a lady & the hunter/gatherer so sure situations have replaced. i'm getting a large number of praise. there is no longer an afternoon that is going by making use of that my husband would not thank me for what I do for us & vice versa. He continues to be at abode & i'm continually stimulated with how a lot he handles. i don't recognize why you experience so underappreciated yet attaching your emotions to women often being disrespected is a touch off at brilliant. perchance you do not do adequate to warrant praise? perchance you imagine you want a pat on the back because you probably did some laundry? i don't recognize. The question is slightly obscure pondering no man or woman is established with of your problem. That being stated . . . i can't keep in mind the most suitable time I study a question from a guy who become whining to get extra praise in spite of his problem. adult adult males do what they prefer to do & they merely flow on. women have a tendency to stay on issues & connect emotion to it. quite . . . women are often continually unhappy even if or not they have were given it solid or undesirable, it would not count. fortunately i become blessed with the body of a lady & the mind of a guy because i can't stand the whining actual. do exactly what you do & end searching for compliments.

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