I've been a long time Reddit lurker and figured I'd attempt to write an essay for this sub.
I've seen a lot of data over the past year or two that says the suicide rate has significantly increased over the last two decades. I've seen data ranging from 25%-30% increases such as:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/01/numbers
We're also hearing of the opioid crisis and overdoses related to that.
I have been thinking recently that WAATGM may be a cause as to why people (both men and women) are so unhappy to the point where they are suffering from bona fide mental illness and resort to drug/alcohol use and suicide.
Unfortunately, I think a lot of young women are pushed from a young age to fit in and "look pretty" and then they are told they need to have a career as well as be a mom in order to be successful. This is a lot of pressure to put on someone. In other words, feminism has basically sold these women a bill of goods that tells them they are no different from their male counterparts. The irony here is that these are the same people that claim diversity, but are intent on making women into drones.
Now, don't get me wrong, women should be afforded the same opportunists as men and should be encouraged to if they so choose. But that's the key, I feel like a lot of people are forced to play the game.
Now, I think this makes men unhappy as well: since you're basically saying women are no different than us and to think otherwise is somehow sexist. Both parties can now pump and dump each other at a whim and no one bats an eye.
The other thing that I find problematic in all of this is that there are clear double standards now. The old adage is that "men are more interested in looks" is not true anymore. I would argue that women are just as bad when it comes to this. This is before we consider any other baggage someone may have accumulated over the years. I can point to women that basically were 8-10's in High School/before 30. But, you've put on 50+ lb and your face aged. Not only that, you married that douche bag that was 9 and had a kid with him. In spite of all of that, you're still expecting to still get that 9, when there are probably 4-6's that would love to be with you, would literally worship the ground you walk on and treat you with the upmost respect, warts and all. But, like I said, you're still chasing those 9's and then complain that they keep sending you dick picks and want to get in your pants. But, where are all the good men, right?
MiSbAnchor 5y ago
Enabling degeneracy over the past 40+ years have caused it, simply enough people need structure and purpose and western culture has demonized any form of self responsibility, instead promoting the no consequences ideologue that we currently see with women. Rise of athiesm, intersectionality, belief in tabula rasa, we're basically telling kids theres no purpose to exist so enjoy the ride, then sit and scratch our heads as they rip each other to shreds.
Rick_OShay1 5y ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BjOsnHkycA
Here is a mini-documentary that shows the rise and fall of civilizations.
I-am-the-lul 4y ago
This really is a worthy video you have linked to.
Rick_OShay1 4y ago
It gladdens me to see someone thinks so.
I-am-the-lul 4y ago
The idea of degenerate vs primitive explains a lot about why the descendants of former ancient advanced cultures have never come even close to assenting again.
Rick_OShay1 4y ago
Sadly, it's the direction the USA is heading; people falsely think "technological advancement" is the savior.
samonsalman 5y ago
I think there's a lot of truth to that. Also add in the deleterious effect of social media, especially instagram.
There's lots of parts of the internet that are very drug-like and pushing both males and females towards depression
[deleted] 5y ago
Why is this unfortunate?
houseoftolstoy Mod 5y ago
Many women deep down do not want to have a career but feel the need to conform to social expectations. The vast majority of women do want to be married and raise children, and in many cases are directly hindered from this goal by also trying to have a career. A career can inhibit them from being able to have a relationship with a good man, as that can take time to find a man, vet him properly in dating, and spend time with him. If a woman puts so much effort into her career that it comes at the expense of finding and maintaining such a relationship, then she risks missing out on the very thing she wants the most in favor of what she ultimately does not care that much about.
No one can truly have it all. We do no favors telling women that they can and should try. Instead, it would be better to move away from the feminist agenda that states that women should chase the goal of a career no matter what. If a woman wants a career the most and never wants children, fine. But just as we can accept that desire, we must also accept it if it is a womans desire to focus on being a wife and mother instead of a career. Like other Leftist sects, feminists are too focused on the idea of the outcomes (women having high powered careers I'm parity with men) and ignore the desires of the individual. When they see any disparity, rather than accept that it might be due to personal choices and desires, they demand that the results reflect something that is probably not attainable.
[deleted] 5y ago
And that is unfortunate why?
[deleted] 5y ago
Because we all know that women can't handle pressure, or demands, or anyone other than themselves having needs or value as a human being.