Men often do those stupid high paying things simply due to societal pressure. Barring being physically beautiful (which most men just aren't), for a male to be

Men often do those stupid high paying things simply due to societal pressure. Barring being physically beautiful (which most men just aren't), for a male to be attractive as a mate it helps tremendously to not be poor. I don't see that changing in my lifetime no matter how much people gnash their teeth. There's the political stance, and then there are down to earth, real life considerations such as having a comfortable lifestyle for yourself an your children. Currently, and as far as the eye can see into the future, men are responsible for providing that, and they largely don't have a choice in the matter.