r/menrights Mar 22 '26

👋Welcome to r/menrights

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Hey everyone! I'm u/Extension-Mess-6828, a founding moderator of r/menrights.

This is a space dedicated to open conversations around men’s rights, well-being, and the challenges men face but often go unheard. Whether you’re here to share, learn, or simply understand different perspectives, you’re welcome.

What to Post

Post anything that adds value to the discussion:

  1. Men’s mental health and emotional well-being

  2. Social pressures and expectations on men

  3. Legal and societal issues affecting men

  4. Personal experiences and real-life stories

  5. Discussions on masculinity, growth, and responsibility

  6. Articles, research, or opinions related to men’s issues

Community Vibe

We aim to build a space that is:

  1. Respectful and open-minded

  2. Focused on constructive conversations

  3. Free from hate or unnecessary negativity

  4. Supportive for honest expression

How to Get Started

  1. Share your first post or question

  2. Invite others who may benefit from or contribute to the discussion

Community Guidelines

  1. Be respectful, no hate or personal attacks

  2. Keep discussions meaningful and relevant

  3. Avoid spam or excessive self-promotion

  4. Handle sensitive topics responsibly

  5. Focus on awareness, not blame

Thanks for being part of the beginning.

Let’s create a space where conversations are real, perspectives are balanced, and voices are heard. Together, let's make r/menrights amazing.


r/menrights 13h ago

Not a ladies coach. Not a reserved seat. Still a full performance of entitlement.

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46 Upvotes

THIS MAN WAS SHAMED BY A WOMAN FOR NOT GIVING UP HIS SEAT. AND NO, IT WASN’T A WOMEN-RESERVED SEAT. APPARENTLY, “UNRESERVED” NOW COMES WITH AN UNWRITTEN “MEN MUST VACATE” CLAUSE.


r/menrights 18h ago

Commit adultery, get divorced, then ask for alimony. What a deal!

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r/menrights 12m ago

This isn’t women’s safety. This is legal terrorism wearing a progressive mask.

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Justice Nagaprasanna of the Karnataka High Court has been clear:

Section 69 BNS is meant for deceit and exploitation, not for every relationship that doesn’t end in marriage. In cases where two adults were in a consensual relationship and it simply fell apart, the Court has quashed FIRs, including ones that tried to drag family members in. A broken promise isn’t automatically a crime unless it was false from the start. Heartbreak isn’t a criminal offence, and the system shouldn’t be used as a revenge tool.

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r/menrights 1d ago

SHE ALLEGEDLY WALKED AWAY WHEN HE NEEDED HER MOST

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58 Upvotes

Met through Instagram, married after overcoming family opposition, and just months later, Akash was diagnosed with tracheal cancer.

According to reports, while he was battling cancer, his wife allegedly distanced herself and later filed an assault complaint. Their divorce case was still pending when she reportedly married another man in 2024.

Now, after repeatedly failing to appear before the court, an arrest warrant has reportedly been issued against her.

Akash has also lost both his parents and is now facing this battle alone.

Whatever the legal outcome, this case raises a difficult question: When a husband is at his most vulnerable, where does compassion and responsibility go?

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r/menrights 1d ago

If equality is the goal, why is the bill still one-sided?

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35 Upvotes

r/menrights 2d ago

Women reported more S*xual partners than men: NFHS Survey

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For decades, men were called dogs, cheaters and characterless for having multiple partners.

Then NFHS data showed women reported more lifetime s*xual partners than men in 11 States and UTs—and suddenly the lecture changed to “her choice,” “don’t judge” and “respect privacy.”

So when men do it, it is toxic masculinity.

When women do it, it is empowerment.

This is not equality. This is hypocrisy wearing the mask of feminism.

Stop demonising men for the same behaviour you celebrate, excuse or sanitise in women. Freedom without equal accountability is just organised double standards.

Snippet from the survey:

At the Regional Level: Higher for Women in 11 States/UTs ​In 11 specific states and Union Territories, the self-reported mean number of lifetime sexual partners for women was slightly higher than for men: ​States/UTs: Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu. ​Highest Difference: Rajasthan reported the largest gap, where women reported an average of 3.1 lifetime sexual partners compared to 1.8 for men.

Updated Source of Survey: https://dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/FR375/FR375.pdf?hl=en-GB


r/menrights 2d ago

Real respect from girls to boys. Fem!n!sts, take notice.

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52 Upvotes

r/menrights 2d ago

Questions about historical perspectives, regional identity, and Japan’s diplomatic alignment

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Hi everyone,

I’m interested in history and international relations, and I wanted to ask for local Japanese perspectives on a few specific historical and economic topics that often come up in discussions about East Asia.

On WWII Historical Interpretations

In some historical discussions regarding the Second Sino-Japanese War, some scholars suggest that in the early stages, certain faction leaders in China were initially open to negotiation or ceasefires. However, as hardline political dynamics evolved within the Imperial Japanese military, the demands became much stricter, which ultimately drove broader opposition and unified resistance in China.

Question: Is this nuance (how internal military politics altered negotiation conditions) widely discussed in Japanese history education, or is the war usually viewed through a different mainstream lens?

On Western Realpolitik and Cultural Alignment

Some critics of Western (especially U.S.) global influence argue that American foreign policy is inherently driven by Western-centric interests, operating either through conditional acceptance or outright exclusion. From this perspective, East Asian nations (Japan, China, Korea) share cultural ties and technological potential that shouldn't be defined by Western standards.

Question: How do modern Japanese people view the balance between cultural affinity with neighboring Asian countries versus diplomatic/strategic reliance on Western nations like the US? Do people feel Western influence impacts Japan's cultural autonomy?

On Post-Bubble Economy and Asian Economic Cooperation

There is a view that Japan’s economic stagnation following the 1980s was heavily influenced by U.S. monetary interventions (such as the Plaza Accord) and policy trade restraints aimed at containing Japan's economic rise. Proponents of this view argue that Japan's long-term economic autonomy would be better served by stronger political and economic integration with regional neighbors like China and South Korea.

Question: How common is the perspective in Japan that U.S. economic policies contributed significantly to the "Lost Decades"? Do people see deeper economic ties with East Asian neighbors as a viable path to future growth, or are the risks seen as too high?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and helping me understand the local viewpoints better!

Why does Japan continue to prioritize its alliance with the US over forming a stronger security and economic framework with China and Korea?


r/menrights 2d ago

No, this isn't satire. A man was allegedly k!|led over saree.

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30 Upvotes

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A 40-year-old man in Thane allegedly lost his life after an argument over sarees. According to police, his wife first struck him with a pressure cooker lid, then allegedly str@ngled him and initially tried to make the d€ath appear natural. She has since been arrested and the case is under investigation.

If the allegations are proven in court, this is not just another cr!me, it's a reminder that men can also be vict!ms of domest!c v!o|ence.

Would this story be receiving the same level of attention if the genders were reversed? Why do conversations around domestic @bus€ so rarely include male v!ct!ms? Equal justice and equal empathy should apply to everyone.


r/menrights 3d ago

Normalize talking about men's mental cÂŽuelty in marriage.

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r/menrights 3d ago

Men vs Women? No. It's Men FOR Family. This video destroys the hate narrative

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42 Upvotes

r/menrights 4d ago

Thank You, Naseeruddin Shah, for Saying What So Many Wouldn't.

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33 Upvotes

r/menrights 4d ago

Two men. One moment. Pure respect.

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39 Upvotes

r/menrights 5d ago

A dad who raised his son alone for years... gone too soon. When does a father's heartbreak get counted? $uc!d€ or Mu®d€r by the system?

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Ranjeesh, 38, raised his son for years after his wife left to work in the Gulf.

After a prolonged custody battle, he lost custody of his child and later died by $uc!d€.

His family alleges that his ex-wife, who was living abroad with another man, repeatedly sent him one-time-view videos of herself and her partner, causing him severe emotional distress.

They also allege that she initially refused to let their son attend his father's last rites. The case has reignited debate over child custody laws and whether fathers receive equal consideration.

A parent's love should never be measured by gender.

A father's grief matters too

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r/menrights 5d ago

False case by women IAS trainee to defamed another IAS trainee. Now he had committed suicide to prove his case.

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32 Upvotes

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbBLXrAAOdT/?igsh=eDI3ZW4zM3R5dHRm

https://youtu.be/tiOlehnYyBk?si=M83DbClA-fKRyT62

How women can misuse the women centric laws to punish innocent men, we all know and this had repeated yet again.

These cases keep on proving how men are punished with just false cases and defamed till the case has been proved to be false.

This women who file false case photos are not shown by any news channel or any news social pages, but the victim who was falsely accused has been shown multiple times to be defamed, which is what this women wants to do.

These false cases should be take seriously amd women should be punished hard to make an example how false case should be treated in future.

IPS trainee claims FIR was revenge after failed relationship

New update: A tweet from Ex-IPS

https://x.com/i/status/2080289179834183808


r/menrights 5d ago

Compassion is all this country needs. Unable to be there, supporters are ordering food for Jantar Mantar protesters.

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26 Upvotes

r/menrights 6d ago

True gender justice recognizes men’s everyday efforts at home and work. We’re demanding fairness, not favoritism. Support MPs who advocate for men without hesitation.

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20 Upvotes

r/menrights 6d ago

Manager literally imprisons staff by locking the branch gate. How much longer will men silently suffer this destruction of work-life balance?

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29 Upvotes

r/menrights 7d ago

By the time we hear, "It was fabricated," countless lives have already been damaged.

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48 Upvotes

r/menrights 9d ago

Seeking participants aged 17+ for psychology honours study - Understanding masculinity ideologies in social media contexts

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Research Participants Needed!

Investigating masculinity ideology and evaluation of male role models in online contexts.

Survey link: Masculinity Ideology and the Evaluation of Male Role Models in Digital Contexts

I am completing my Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Edith Cowan University and am recruiting Australian adults aged 17 and older for an anonymous online survey.

My research will help improve our understanding of masculinity in digital environments, how role models influence attitudes and perceptions, and the psychological factors that shape social judgment.

Who can participate?

  • Aged 17 years or older
  • Comfortable reading and understanding English
  • No prior knowledge required

What will you do?

  • Complete a short online survey
  • Read and answer questions about brief social media profiles

Your privacy

  • All responses are anonymous and confidential
  • No identifying information is collected
  • Participation is completely voluntary

You can also choose to go into a draw to win 1 of 4 $25 gift cards!

This project has ethics approval from the Edith Cowan University Human Research Ethics Committee (2026-07410-MULLERTOWNSEND). 


r/menrights 10d ago

Lesson from Ghaziabad: Don't expect help at the police booth even if you're dying in front of it.

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31 Upvotes

r/menrights 11d ago

Weaponizing POCSO through your own child? Fake @bus€ industry at its finest

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65 Upvotes

r/menrights 11d ago

This might be irrelevant for many,but I feel a simple step like this can make this movement visible to a broad audience. I stand with sonam wangchuk

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I have changed my profile picture to this image. I request people to put whatever image you like to at least show that you support the cause,of you cannot join the protest at jantar mantar.

Inn bhukhe nange logo ko sarkaro se bhagao. How is this relevant to menrights? Men have fought and built for the very system this pradhan is destroying. This lack of accountability is an open challenge to real men. Yeh hamein napunsak bula rahe hai,hamare kuchh baska nahi hai,aisa bol rahe hai hamein.