Sweden: More men complain of sex discrimination

	posted by Matt on 02:30 PM February 8th, 2006
	al_nbd writes "Story here. Excerpt: "The number of Swedish men who believe they have been discriminated on the basis of their gender has increased dramatically, according to the equality ombudsman's office, Jämo. On July 1st last year an amendment was made to the law against discrimination, specifically banning gender discrimination. This has led to a rapid rise in the number of incidents reported by men, who were previously under-represented. Of 56 cases reported under the new amendment, 45 concerned complaints made by men. Added to a series of complaints under the previous legislation, Jämo is now handling a total of 82 incidents reported by men in 2005, compared to just 23 the year before." Will the complaints of those men be handled with the same attidude as women's ones? I think discrimination against men will be justified by law soon."

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Maybe, just maybe? (Score:1) by Davidadelong on 10:08 PM February 8th, 2006 EST (#1) It seems that the voice of complaint is being heard around the world. It would be something if a list of these things were compiled and sent to the congress, and senate of this country, as well as the president. Why? Since every president that I can remember has said that the U.S. was the world leader in Human Rights. If they are, why aren't our "fearless leaders" really doing something about this? If in fact we are to lead the way to a brighter tomorrow, shouldn't we start here? Or maybe the People should show the government how we want to be treated as Human Beings? Just a thought Folks.......

Re:Maybe, just maybe? (Score:1) by al_nbd on 11:21 PM February 8th, 2006 EST (#2) Every abuse of the rights of men is an affirmation of women's rights. Since all the western governments consider nowadays women as more valuable beings than men, discrimination of men to the advantage of women is considered consequently as protection of Human Rights. Appealing to governments is useless. Living conditions for men will be more and more degrading further. Only mass street protests of men and acts of civil disobedience can help to effectively correct this situation.

Re:Maybe, just maybe? (Score:1) by Thundercloud on 12:55 PM February 9th, 2006 EST (#3) All things reach a saturation point. It may be a while but I think in time we WILL see more and more men protesting the treatment we receive. It's just going to have to get REALLY bad (and if things keep up as they are they will) before men do that.   Thundercloud.   "Hoka hey!"

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