Originally posted by: missFiesty_69
Feminism is not a disease with side effects. The issue lies in the fact that our society has always been patriarchal. When women demand their legitimate rights, some men act as though they're being horrifically wronged in the process.
Education? Even today, girls and women are still denied access to education in many parts of the world.
Property rights? Did you know that, in some communities, a man receives 50% of his father's property while a woman—especially if she's married—is only given 25%?
Laws? How many men are actually prosecuted for eve-teasing, sexual harassment, rape, abuse, or domestic violence? Should I start listing all the crimes committed against women simply because some men believe they have the right to dominate someone they perceive as weaker?
Politics? Just look at the numbers—men vastly outnumber women in positions of power. And if there weren’t any reserved representation, there’s a good chance women would be excluded entirely. Because, of course, men know best, right?
@B – Since you brought up alimony, let’s talk about that.
I can’t speak confidently for India, where the judicial system often fails women, but in the U.S., there’s something called community property. This means that assets earned during marriage belong equally to both spouses.
If a couple divorces, the husband may be required to pay alimony from these shared assets to help his ex-wife become self-sufficient. If he's significantly more affluent, it's only fair that his contribution reflects that. He's not giving it away to charity or doing his ex-wife a favour fgs. And let’s not ignore the fact that plenty of husbands lie in court to reduce the amount they have to pay.
And yes, women pay alimony too. If she’s the one earning more, courts can and do make her pay. That part’s conveniently left out of most arguments.
Also? Plenty of women waive alimony altogether. But when someone does take it, it doesn’t mean they’re gold-digging or out for their husband's money. It means the law recognizes the need for support after a marriage ends. That’s it.
If you feel feminism is something that favours women more than men, that's your perception but not necessarily the truth.
In India, working women don't get alimony. Only those women who don't earn money get alimony. So, alimony makes complete sense to me. Also, if a man damages another person's mental health, inflicts pain on her, and treats her with disrespect continuously during their married life, shouldn't he pay? Suppose, a woman was a victim of domestic violence when she was married. Shouldn't the man who caused so much pain in her life pay for all the barbaric activities he did? A lot of married women face domestic violence. He tagged me in a negative post related to feminism too. I didn't agree with him at all. But I didn't write any reply. I chose silence intentionally.
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