First of all, the number I always heard was that females make up just a little over 50% (like 51-52%). Still a majority, but only a small one.
Secondly, most women do not have to do much to find a mate other than just putting themselves out there. No matter who a woman is or what she looks like, more than likely there's a man who would not mind getting at at her. Males, on the other hand, have to do more and be more in order to gain a female's attention over other males, such as being the life of a party, excelling at sports, being wealthy, or just generally being confident in one's self. Also, there are many males in the human population who, by reputable means or not, have more than one mate at one time.
Furthermore, I noticed that of the females here, a forum centered on dealing with social isolation, quite a few have boyfriends or husbands.
Bah, that's enough incoherent rambling from me for now.
This post was last modified: 05-14-2008 10:13 AM by Antihero.
Secondly, most women do not have to do much to find a mate other than just putting themselves out there. No matter who a woman is or what she looks like, more than likely there's a man who would not mind getting at at her. Males, on the other hand, have to do more and be more in order to gain a female's attention over other males, such as being the life of a party, excelling at sports, being wealthy, or just generally being confident in one's self.
Umm I don't think that this is true at all. Sorry. Men have to do more and be more?? WHAT!! Are you kidding? When you have to remove over 75% of your body hair on a day to day basis, wear makeup, and are pressured to alter nearly aspect of your physical apprearance to fit within a narrow (and unrealistic) definition of 'beauty,' oh while on top of that, do well in school, piece togther some semblence of a career, be willing and able to be a wife and mother, all the while doing it seemlessly and effortlessly...then we'll talk. Not that that is what woman should do or that most of them do do that, but you can't deny that that standard is out there and is still causing lots of problems. Also, this may just be me, but in my experience, woman are more tolerant and accepting of males that do not fit the social ideal. It seems to me...and again, just an observation, that girls are more willing to date men that are heavier, less attractive, have less schooling, and less money than they do across the board.
Not that the social pressure men face isn't significant, not what I mean at all. It's rough for everyone. But c'mon, you don't honestly believe that all a girl has to do is 'put in an effort' and men would come flocking? If thats what you believe I think you need to do some serious reconsidering and make some female friends. We don't have it any easier than you, I am here to testify.
Umm I don't think that this is true at all. Sorry. Men have to do more and be more?? WHAT!! Are you kidding? When you have to remove over 75% of your body hair on a day to day basis, wear makeup, and are pressured to alter nearly aspect of your physical apprearance to fit within a narrow (and unrealistic) definition of 'beauty,' oh while on top of that, do well in school, piece togther some semblence of a career, be willing and able to be a wife and mother, all the while doing it seemlessly and effortlessly...then we'll talk.
Really well put! You wrote exactly what I was thinking in response to the original post.
I think males and females have it just as rough as each other, but just in different kinds of ways really.
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