Why Do Men's Issues Often Get Overlooked

I’ve been thinking a lot about how gender issues are discussed in society and I’ve noticed something that bothers me. While women’s struggles like workplace inequality, safety, or societal expectations are discussed and addressed, it feels like men’s issues don’t get the same attention or empathy.

Issues like men’s mental health, suicide rates, societal pressure to suppress emotions, substancally lower number of sexual partners than women, or negative portrayals of masculinity are very real, but talking about them can feel like stepping on eggshells. It sometimes feels like people (both men and women) dismiss these concerns, as if acknowledging them takes away from women’s struggles.