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Alternatively, society ascribes agency to men in a way it doesn't to women, and so men are less likely to blame external factors or expect support.
by scarmig 7y ago
Alternatively, society ascribes agency to men in a way it doesn't to women, and so men are less likely to blame external factors or expect support.
- throwaway66920 7y agoThat doesn’t mesh with my anecdata nor data on the proportion of housework women handle. But I do think the blame comment has merit.
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- kls 7y agoRight, they just need to man up. I say that in jest but you hit on an important part of it. While some may not admit fault in the open, Men (I know I am generalizing) do internalize failure, it is a core part of their ego and identity. So it would seem natural for them to internalize the failure of a relationship.
- postsantum 7y ago>>they just need to man up This is exactly what men are told. One good example where the difference can be demonstrated clearly is forums devoted to dating questions. A lot of people come there to whine and they get very different responses depending on gender. Guys almost always get something along the lines of "be more confident, go to gym, be more interesting, etc", while girls gets reassured that they are totally fine, just not lucky yet