Why are women more concerned about climate change than men?
Why are women more concerned about climate change than men?
Experts say the “eco gender gap” is alive and well in Southern California, with complex causes and far-reaching implications.
Western society, as it is, is fucked for men. We are told to not be emotional, to not ask for help, to man up etc. etc. If a man, god forbid, does any of these things he gets ridiculed and shown next to no compassion. We get emotionally stunted from an early age and are told no one will help.
So should we be shocked that that averages out to less concern about others well being? It has taken me decades to undo the damage done by a cold harsh civilization. If we want anyone to show compassion they must first be shown compassion.
As a man I have to say this has not been my experience growing up at all. I can not relate to anything you just said. Maybe your small circle lacked proper role models?
While it wasn't my experience either, it has been the experience of some men that I talk to, and if you ever look at how conservative men talk, you can see that the "traditional man" concept is still being pushed on them.
If does seem like it's getting better, but as you said, it definitely depends on your social and family circles.
Seems to be a regional thing from comments. But I've seen it up and down East Coast US and Midwest as well.
There's a lot of generalization going on here.
Sure, but the article itself is a generalization to by the nature of averages.
We’re talking about statistics…. That’s the point
A lot of reddit too
we haven't figured out yet how to turn men into heroes for saving the planet
Environmental activism? People even die for it like proper heroes!
Every year, more than 100 environmental activists are murdered throughout the world.
Although, to be fair, about half of them seem to be women.
i don't mean there are no heroes.. i mean, we haven't found a way to give every single man the opportunity to be a hero every day saving the planet.. this is why women care more, or whatever it is you're trying to stipulate.. as soon as a man - any man - can be a hero saving the planet, it will be a competition..
The people who are concerned about climate change must 1. Believe it is real, 2. Understand cause and effect, and 3. Have compassion for fellow humans. I'm guessing #3 is where the gender discrepancy lies.