A Young Woman’s Perspective on Modern Dating and Gender Equality

The author, a young woman navigating the modern dating world, expresses frustration with what she sees as a failure of men, particularly those in Generation Z, to fully embrace gender equality. She argues that women are becoming more educated, open-minded, and empathetic, while many men still hold outdated, entitled attitudes toward relationships and women in general. She believes that the “bar is super low” for men in dating and that many are not meeting even the most basic expectations.

The Contradiction of Modern Expectations

The author points out a central contradiction in what some men seem to want from women. They desire a “traditionally” feminine partner who will do all the housework and allow the man to be in charge, yet they also expect this same partner to be professionally ambitious and willing to split the bill. The author suggests that this is a desire to “have their cake and eat it too,” wanting the benefits of both traditional and modern relationships without taking on the responsibilities of either.

A Call for a Deeper Understanding of Feminism

According to the author, many young men mistakenly believe that the fight for gender equality is over and that they are now the victims. She argues that this view is far from the truth, given that patriarchal systems still dominate global institutions. The author believes that the failure to understand and internalize the principles of gender equality allows for a world where people are still being harmed and oppressed. She concludes by stating that dating is a “hellscape” for women and that a truly good man would have no trouble finding a partner because they are in such high demand.