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the problem and solution are *right there in front of us*:
Despite high levels of education, young South Korean men face precarious job markets and increasing competition in traditionally male-dominated domains, which has created fertile ground for such beliefs.
in a well-functioning society, there's plenty of scope for everyone to feel secure within themselves. framing resources as scarce *when they're not* frames them as prizes to be won, as *something being taken from you*.
it doesn't matter if you live a good life, you deserve *your birthright*. It's a stressful and unpleasant way to live.
Comment by yeah_youbet at 21/01/2025 at 02:06 UTC*
71 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Goods and resources absolutely can be considered scarce when wealthy elites are hoarding all of it.
Comment by Idrinkbeereverywhere at 20/01/2025 at 20:40 UTC
28 upvotes, 1 direct replies
That's going to take changing 5000 years of Korean culture.
Comment by Fun-Preparation-4253 at 21/01/2025 at 13:57 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
That’s an amazing line: “increased competition in male dominated domains.”
Comment by AoiK1tsune at 21/01/2025 at 03:04 UTC
15 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Despite high levels of education, young South Korean men face precarious job markets and increasing competition in traditionally male-dominated domains, which has created fertile ground for such beliefs.
Looks like blatant bias and an attempt to distort the truth by the author, at least in the context for predominantly English speaking countries. Leaving our crucial information about cultural norms of South Korea.
Korean men have to give up two years of their life for mandatory military service. I can't recall if it's right before college or after. But, even if you have high levels of education, you are still behind as compared to your female counterparts.
Resources (jobs) are scarce as capitalism has driven a race to the bottom with wages and job opportunities.
I'm not supporting sexism as the cause, but if you believe that "if you work hard, you can be successful," lie of capitalism, then all you are going to see is that you are disadvantaged.