Sexism May Shorten Men's Lives: Study

[Poop]

THURSDAY, Sept. 15 (HealthDay News) -- In a somewhat unexpected finding, societal male dominance over women -- patriarchy -- may help explain why men have a lower life expectancy than women worldwide.

British researchers analyzed rates of female murders and male death rates from all causes in 51 countries in Europe, Asia, Australasia, and North and South America. The prevalence of violence against women was used to indicate the extent of patriarchal control in each of the countries. Socioeconomic factors were also taken into consideration.

The study found that women lived longer than men in all 51 countries. The study also found that those countries with higher rates of female murders (indicating higher levels of patriarchy) also had higher rates for male death and shorter male life expectancies, compared to countries with lower female murder rates, the researchers said.

In fact, statistical analysis showed that variations between countries in rates of violence against women accounted for close to half (49 percent) of the variation in male death rates, the researchers noted.

"Our data suggest that oppression and exploitation harm the oppressors as well as those they oppress," researchers at the University of Liverpool concluded.

They noted that the higher death rate and shorter life expectancy among men is "a preventable social condition, which can potentially be tackled through global social policy."

For example, changes can be made in the way that young males are socialized into patriarchal gender roles, such as the emphasis on risk taking, aggression and suppression of emotions, the researchers said.

The findings appear in the current issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20050915/hl_hsn/sexismmayshortenmenslivesstudy;_ylt=AuzMu4C6iBc4vcBaQc4qNPq3j7AB;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

[Din]

"Our data suggest that oppression and exploitation harm the oppressors as well as those they oppress," researchers at the University of Liverpool concluded.

Why ... that is just so utterly, flabberghastedly shocking! Gee whiz, who'd ever think it?

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In other news, living unhealthy lifestyles is unhealthy.

[Lord Voltara]

This is the type of data academics spend their lives concocting. The statistics say that societies with high rates of women being murdered also have higher rates of men being murdered.

It is not possible to draw any conclusions regarding patriachy/matriachy from this other than the people writing the report have set out with an objective in mind and deliberately distorted the statistics available to suit their prejudices.

Another example of the academic left biting the hand which feeds it

[trueness]

Aggression and suppression of emotions are bad, but what's wrong with risk-taking?

Should people live their lives in bubbles? I rather live an exciting, short life than a long, dull one. I rather see risk-taking equalize by spreading to women rather than going away from men. You never take a risk and you'll never live your life. An extreme example is the agoraphobe, so risk-averse they never leave home.

[libertariansocialist]

Of course sexism will shorten a man's life! He won't be able to get any woman because he's so rude, so he will become stressed, and die young :0

[leadhead]

"Our data suggest that oppression and exploitation harm the oppressors as well as those they oppress," researchers at the University of Liverpool concluded.

Why ... that is just so utterly, flabberghastedly shocking! Gee whiz, who'd ever think it?

I know, I read that and immediately thought of sports announcers going off! "If this offense is going to pick itself up off the mat tonight, they must score some points!"

[leadhead]

Aggression and suppression of emotions are bad, but what's wrong with risk-taking?

Should people live their lives in bubbles? I rather live an exciting, short life than a long, dull one. I rather see risk-taking equalize by spreading to women rather than going away from men. You never take a risk and you'll never live your life. An extreme example is the agoraphobe, so risk-averse they never leave home.

Nothing, the study is designed to pander to stupid people who have no clue that it is impossible to weigh the factors of violence and causes of death in 50 different fucking countries. Like right off the top of my head I can say that if country x is better at slapping women around, it is highly likely that there is a serious flesh trade in which the men are killing each other over the business in high numbers.

[Garnier]

Other thing is that 97% of all work related deaths are men. Mining comes to mind.

[thelastindividual]

Other thing is that 97% of all work related deaths are men. Mining comes to mind.

I live in england
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_miners'_strike_(1984–1985) [EDIT: For some reason I can't turn it into a link so you'll have to copy and paste] (I wasn't actually alive then but it keeps coming up - mostly because of all the fuss over wether or not to give Margaret thatcher a state funeral)

[Huston]

people writing the report have set out with an objective in mind and deliberately distorted the statistics available to suit their prejudices.

Another example of the academic left biting the hand which feeds it

Kind of reminds me of Chemistry class. Where people make an hypothesis, and then twist the results to fit. Looks like A's just turns into grants and funding. Ah, the wonders of the education system.

[patrickhenry]

who the hell is AL SEkkrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr????????