July 11, 2002
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Which sex do you think has it easier in our culture?

Neither. Each sex has it's own demons and rewards. But, I believe that if a woman sets out to take on what society has based as a "man's job" ie: fireman, policeman) she should have to pass an identical physical exam and no exceptions should be made. If she passes, she deserves it .. if she fails, then she should move on to another career.

Fisch, 47
Preston
, CT   USA

Depends on which aspect you're talking about. Honestly, overall, probably men.

Karen, 22
Ames
, IA   USA

WASP Male

Janet, 44
E. Brunswick
, NJ  USA

The insects have it easiest in our planet...as a entymologist on the X-files said, 'they are so honest...eat, sleep, defecate, procreate...that's all they do, that's all we did, but at least insects don't kid themselves than it's anything more than that.' Gotta love that philosophy....

Luki, 31
Valhalla

I mean, women definitely do not have it easier.

Cancer, 20
NYC
, NY   USA

Duh!!! Men!

Stephanie, 25
TX  USA

I don't think either one does. It's only the people who think that the other sex has it easier who make it harder on themselves.

Melodi, 19
Gahanna
, OH   USA

Over the age of 18, definitely men. They're taken more seriously in academic fields, fewer bodily demands are placed on them, they're not gender profiled in commercials--why is "mommy" always a woman?--they don't have to bear the burden of children and work as well, so on, so on, so on. I know I'm a lot less picky when I date men than men are. Even affirmative action makes me feel like I'm being judged less on my abilities than my equal rights as a woman.

Cancer, 20
NYC
, NY   USA

Definitely males, although I think that's changing.

Jeremy, 14
Highlands Ranch
, CO  USA

Men definitely have it easier. It has been a man's society for thousands of years now. Women have just recently (in the last hundred years) obtained the same rights that men have enjoyed since society began. It will be a while still, I think, until men and women are true social equals.

Tam

Neither. Each has its hardships.

Firelady, 24
Frisco
, TX   USA

Neither. It must have been simpler when men's and women's roles were more  clearly defined.

Jane, 62
West Linn
, OR   USA

I really don't like questions that assume there's only one issue in the world or that one factor significantly outweighs all the others combined.

Alias Irrelevante

I'm tempted to say men, but probably both have problems and advantages.

Talia, 25
Stamford
, CT   USA

women for sure...actually - when i think about it i would say men

Brad, 21
Sydney  AUSTRALIA

I have always thought men had it easier than women. They still do but America is smartening (is that a word?) up and women are catching up.

Reba, 50+
Silver Spring
, MD  USA

I don't feel that either sex has it easier than the other in our culture. However, people of different ethnic backgrounds and money situations might have it tougher than others.

Sarah Jane, 15
Preston
, CT   USA

Men may work from sun to sun, But women's work is never done.  Furthermore, women live longer.

Jill, 61
Saylorsburg
, PA  USA

There is absolutely not doubt about it.... white, heterosexual, American men are at the top of the heap. It doesn't make them evil, but they do need to own up to the fact that they have privileges given to them that they aren't even aware of. It's like the air they breathe. It's just there.

Laura, 37
Lowell
, MA   USA

Men by far, but I wouldn't want to be one. They get everything. They don't have to be afraid at night. They can go out and do things alone. They have all the money. They get the promotions. They get the last names.

Triana, 29
Austin
, TX   USA

Honestly, I think we all have it pretty tough. It also depends on what realm you are talking about (financially, physically, emotionally, etc).

Felicia, 36
Lowell
,
MA  USA

Tough question. I'd say men. Society still hasn't fully embraced the "women are equal" idea... but then again, monorities are in worse shape than that. Old, White men, that's my answer.

Doug2, 29
Overland Park
, KS   USA

Definately the Males

Kyle, 16
OH  USA

Ehhh.. This is a hard one. In some cases, men have it easier and in others, women. Its a toss up.

Nicci, 27
Las Vegas
, NV   USA

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