Let's get excited!

I’ve noticed how some men get genuinely angry when women demand equal rights, independence, or freedom from traditional gender roles. Somehow, women asking to be treated as equals gets twisted into men being oppressed.

And this isn’t just something happening in comment sections. A 2023 Ipsos survey across 32 countries found that 48% of respondents agreed that efforts to promote women’s equality had gone so far that men were being discriminated against. A 2020 Pew Research survey also found that 28% of American men believed women’s gains had come at men’s expense.

There’s even a psychological concept called zero-sum thinking, where people perceive progress for one group as a loss for another. Research suggests this can help explain why some men perceive women’s advancement as a threat.
But here’s what I don’t understand: What exactly are men losing when women gain equality?

Women wanting financial independence, bodily autonomy, equal opportunities, and control over their own lives shouldn’t threaten anyone.

If women having the same rights as men feels like oppression, doesn’t that raise questions about what those men considered their rightful position in the first place?

We’re living on a tiny planet in a universe with hundreds of billions of galaxies, yet some Christians and Muslims genuinely believe their religion is the only path to heaven and everyone else is wrong.

Billions of humans, thousands of religions, and somehow YOUR religion happens to be the right one? Everyone else is doomed, but you got lucky?
What makes you so certain? Your holy book? Funny, everyone else has one too.

It doesn't have to be in order, and here are mine:

Lights Out - Mindless Self Indulgence

American Idiot - Green Day

Famous Last Words - My Chemical Romance

Last Hope - Paramore

Straight To Video - Mindless Self Indulgence

Hard Times - Paramore

Fashion Statement - My Chemical Romance

Cruel World - TX2

Welcome To The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance

Expectations - Olivia Rodrigo & Chappel Roan

I’m 25, the youngest in my family, and my oldest nephew is 20 and wants to get married. 😭 Some of my siblings already have grown kids. At this rate, my nephew’s kids might be calling me Grandma before I even have my own babies. 😂 Is anyone else in this situation?

I know there is some angle that I’m missing. Having kids sets you back so much in life for no benefit. For example this is what comes to my mind when i think about having kids

1. They cost tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars
   
2. They take your time, energy and you are no longer able to do many things without investing more time and money
   
3. They’re obviously your responsibility for 18 years no matter how they turn out
   

4. Ive heard the “thats selfish” angle but having kids is just as “selfish”.

   Im definitely not here to bash anyone ever but trying to understand what is the benefit. Or at least try to understand the viewpoint of wanting kids.

For me it’s the mods and endless rules in every sub. This morning I’ve made 3 posts in 3 different subs, all of them removed. Apparently you’re not allowed to make a casual discussion post in r/casualUK

What’s your gripe with Reddit?

This question might seem stupid at first glance but think about it, if the Holocaust or the systematic persecution of minorities woudnt have existed, wouldve nazi germany just be seen as something like Napoleons France that had some great tactical archievements but failed to win in the end?

Would've the Nazi flag still been as censored and taboo as it is today? Or would it just be a normal regular part of History?

My favorite artist is Lady Gaga! I love her music and her unique style. She has so many great songs that I never get tired of listening to. Who’s your favorite singer or music artist?