CMV: Throughout history, in all or most societies, women have had it worse than men socially, politically and culturally
I have read feminist and anthropology literature in the past, and it is common that you end up learning about violent practices towards women and girls or that violated their rights throughout history, and this seems to be something common in many cultures. Also, due to these discriminatory practices, much of "female history" has been lost, reinforcing stereotypes about women that persist to this day (Example: that women did not participate in wars or hunts and their role was merely domestic/caring in prehistory). I am aware that sexism also affects men, but I think that the problems that affect them have never been as hard or as limiting as they have been for women throughout history, which brings me to the title again: Throughout history, in all or most societies, women have had it worse than men socially, politically and culturally. I'm not trying to make this a silly "women vs. men" fight. My intention is to learn more about the violence that has been exerted on men for the fact of being men to have a more complete vision of history and be more empathetic towards men. I would like you to help me refute this idea I have that women have had it worse, although if it turns out to be objectively true, I will still be grateful to learn about discrimination against men, because regardless of "who has it worse", it is important to address those problems as well.
Posted Dec 4, 2025, 8:42 PM UTC