Skip to main content

Do men REALLY have it better than women in this world?

Many people say that men have it made: they're physically stronger than women, don't have to give birth, and enjoy better salaries and promotion opportunities in the business world.

The statistics below, however, might cause these people to reassess whether being a man is really all it's cracked up to be:

  • Nine out of 10 prison inmates are men
  • Among the homeless, men outnumber women by at least three to one
  • Men are 10 times more likely to commit murder than women are
  • Men are 10 times more likely to show up at the low end of distributions of IQ scores
  • Men are more likely to be mentally retarded than women
  • Men are more likely to abuse and abandon their kids 
  • Men are less likely than women to take care of aging/ill parents
  • Men outscore women on measures of closed-mindedness, cruelty, narcissism, hostility, and self-indulgence
  • Men pay more than women for car insurance
  • Men die earlier than women (about five years earlier on average)
I think the above statistics suggest that men are far more aggressive, violent, and destructive than women. Very rarely do you see any news reports of women robbing grocery stories or holding up banks at gunpoint. 

So, while men may not face gender discrimination or be subject to the physical pangs of childbirth, they're far more predisposed than women to get in trouble with the law and end up dead. 

Luckily, not all men are dangerous and impulsive; I'm living proof of that. Everyone who knows me will say that I'm a friendly, laid-back, studious kind of guy. I've never hit a woman, ran a red light, or smoked a cigarette, or gotten drunk. I like to have fun, but I can do so without ever having to engage in reckless behavior. 

I am happy to be a man, but that doesn't mean I neglect all the amazing contributions that women make to society. In fact, I think it's a travesty that women are still lagging behind men when it comes to pay for the same jobs.

Do you feel that men really do have it better in this world?  Ladies, do you feel it'd be easier to live as a man? 

Please comment and reshare. Then check out these other popular How to Understand People posts:

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

No response from someone IS a response

Make no mistake about it: When you don't get a response from someone -- whether they fail to answer your texts or return your phone calls -- it is  still a response, and a powerful one at that. When a person fails to respond, it's a direct reflection of their interest -- or lack thereof -- in the relationship. Few things are more aggravating than having to hound a partner, friend, or relative for some sort of reply after we've reached out to them. Yes, we get busy from time to time, but that doesn't give anyone the right to leave the other person hanging. A terse text with something like "Been busy, will reach out soon" doesn't say much, but at least it shows some effort to bring the other person up to speed on why they've fallen off the radar. Failing to provide a response for weeks -- if not months -- communicates that you are just not a priority, and that you'll have to wait your turn to get this individual's attention. This is n...
6 comments
Read more

Do you have Isolophilia? Find out...

You're probably asking yourself, "What in the world does Isolophilia mean?" It sounds like it would be something negative, doesn't it?  After all, words that end in "philia" (e.g., pedophilia) tend to involve things we want nothing to do with. But Isolophilia isn't something all people deplore. In fact, introverts like me welcome it. Put simply, Isolophilia is defined as having a strong affinity for solitude. It describes a person who relishes being alone. While extroverts can only take so much solitude, we introverts find that it rejuvenates us. In order to recharge our batteries, we need to retreat to a quiet environment where we we're left alone to rest and/or gather our thoughts. Extroverts, on the other hand, become bored and drained when they're alone for a lengthy period of time. Social interaction is the fuel that drives them. So while an extrovert would probably do anything to avoid feelings of Isolophilia in most cases, an...
6 comments
Read more

This will spell the end of your relationship

When asked to think about the most common culprits for a relationship's going south, most people will point to cheating, complacency, and taking one's partner for granted. While these are all valid -- and documented in various posts on this blog -- there are certain habits on the part of partners that may not kill the relationship right away, but cause it to erode more gradually.  Among the most egregious of these is expecting your significant other to be perfect. They pick at your follies any chance they get. Nothing you do is ever good enough. In fact, you will never measure up to an ex, neighbor, or accomplished co-worker.  Perhaps this all sounds a bit familiar.  When you feel as though you're constantly being put under the microscope, it can inflict lasting damage on the relationship and your self-esteem. You're walking on eggshells all the time, praying you don't say or do something that's going to trigger your partner. This is no way to live, let alone ca...
Post a Comment
Read more