>>2080Agreed. I really don't want to be one of these women who try to look younger - that's worse than looking old.
>> I don't want to be a housewife and at this point I'm almost certain I don't want to be in a relationshipI don't know if I want to get married and have kids. That's the thing. It seems like I have to decide it now otherwise the chance will be gone forever. Meanwhile my male friends are dicking around, dating and focusing on their career. They aren't in a rush because they can still decide to have a family in 10-30 years.
I mean sure, being male has its downsides.
*Standards of masculinity
*More stigma when coping with psychological issues or abuse,
*Lower life expectancy
*Being expected to provide
*Having to join the military in some countries
*Less freedom regarding fashion choices
I guess the teenage years are harder for boys than for girls but then the tables turn.
But lets compare: what are the perks of being a woman?
*People treat you politely
*You might get stuff for free
*Men are willing to help you out
*Most likely you'll find someone willing to have sex with you if you're in your prime years
*Teachers and authorities might give you a free pass
All perks I can come up with depend on looks. Once they fade, you're irrelevant.
Furthermore, the expectations society has towards women aren't exactly character building - quite the opposite. Society encourages the worst traits in women.
The expectations towards men on the other hand might me tough but at least they grow as a person when they try to live up to them.
Almost all advantages of being a man have nothing to do with looks and are way more substantial:
*Solidarity: Talented young men will come across men in higher positions who will educate and mentor them
*They never have to worry about getting pregnant, childbirth or PMS
*Usually they're able to walk into a bar alone without being harassed
*They can piss wherever they want
*They were encouraged to do math and science early in life
*Doctors, mechanics and other professionals take them seriously
*They have more time to decide whether they want kids or not