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In reply to the discussion: Reports: 3 boys assaulted girl before her suicide [View all]davidn3600
(6,342 posts)All you have to do is watch any Disney movie to see what I mean. Or look at most other hollywood movies. They are LOADED with gender stereotypes.
Im not saying this is necessarily true to reality. But this is the culture and the stereotypes that boys are raised in. I can't tell you how many times guys have said to me that "girls only like bad boys" or "girls only care about a guy's money/power." and that sort of stuff. That perception is out there and very strong with men in general. Overall, it lowers the way men view women. Women are viewed as sort of a motivating factor for the patriarchy. The more successful or more alpha you are, the more wealth you get, and therefore the "hotter" girl you feel you are entitled to (sort of as a prize for your accomplishment).