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This concept that men will wreck havoc upon society simply because they cannot find a "mate" genuinely surprises me. What's this based on? Historical anecdotes
by arkitaip 16y ago
This concept that men will wreck havoc upon society simply because they cannot find a "mate" genuinely surprises me. What's this based on? Historical anecdotes of which I'm simply not aware of? There are LOTS of single men in Western countries who don't have a partner and most finds ways to deal with it without resorting to violence (work, friends, hobbies, pets). Not sure why the Chinese are supposed to function otherwise.
- gaius 16y agoBecause in the West it's individual, not systemic. Hypothetical singleton knows if he wanted to, he could find someone, he's just not interested right now. Incidentally, there is a good example of a country where there are surplus males, due to healthcare priorities, and some men have 4 wives, further exacerbating the imbalance, and a culture that frowns on both casual sex and homosexuality. Perhaps you've heard of it? Afghanistan.