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? asked in Social ScienceGender Studies · 4 years ago

Why are men oppressed?

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago
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    Feminism oppresses men.

  • 4 years ago

    For years, and still ongoing of course, women have been oppressed. Anyone could tell you that.

    However, looking at the recognition of male oppression is more looked over. It's seen as less important since women's rights are focussed on so much. This in itself is one point for discussion.

    Men are generalised too. They are the rapists and cannot get raped, they have to 'man up' and can't cry or show emotion in public. They have to pay for dates&buy gifts.

    Being gay is looked down lots upon however it's somewhat easier for women to be lesbians as it's 'hot' and 'trendy' (esp. In the UK) If a man is being beat up, people would be less inclined to help, but more if it was a gal. Women are protected, more than ever. Also, people complain saying women are photoshopped and women are seen as pieces of meat.. and everyone wants a barbie girl. This may well be true, but so are men. Eg Action figures, that horrendous Justin bieber ad.

    Note: there will always be an exception!

    Source(s): Gender studies and my degree
  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    By the government forcing them, under threat of prison and rape, to pay unequally for women's reproductive costs, and especially for women's exclusive reproductive privileges, and privileges by way of double standards. By the violation of their freedom and property under force and threats.

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