An independent woman makes for a happy "man"

The feminist movement has always sought to give equal rights to women and free them from oppressive stereotypes. In the outset of the new millennium, the civilized world has witnessed the balance of sex in the workforce. Women have taken on jobs and become competitors to men. This liberation from the stereotypical stay-at-home woman could have various positive aspects for men which are often downplayed. Firstly, men in a relationship with working women have dual incomes, which enhance their financial standards. Furthermore, the more accomplished women are, the happier and more stable the relationship with one of them is. Last but not least, living in a civilized democratic society leaves no room for servitude, otherwise it would build up a skewed image of democracy.

The 21th century has seen an emergence of convenient relationships called DINKs. Double Income No Kids partners comprise these new generation couples who enjoy higher life standards. Life for them is obviously more material-oriented because of a considerate aggregated revenue but still it gives men the opportunity to enjoy it in more luxurious ways than in a stereotypical relationship. Instead of a bleak vision of coming home late from work totally exhausted and longing for a home meal just before going to sleep, men can afford both energetically and financially eating out with their partner and later enjoy the rest of the evening. In other words, men are no longer the only provider for the family, so they do not feel compelled to overburden themselves with additional late hours which according to Hunter impoverished their lives.

Moreover, having a working woman in a relationship works for the benefit of both sexes. Women can chase their professional careers and become accomplished in the way men have done throughout the centuries. Of course, as everything requires equilibrium in order to work properly, so does their career dedication. Having had work-home environments balanced though, men achieve a peaceful and healthy relationship. By co-operating with other people during the day, both partners have an outlet to their emotions and frustrations without concentrating it on each other. In consequence, it means that women’s enfranchisement works well for the spiritual and psychical well-being of men.

Apart from that, the civilized democratic society cries out for freedom in every aspect, otherwise it is not democratic. One of their postulates is saying no to servitude. Since the feminist movement denounced traditional household jobs as women’s everyday duty, moreover calling it servitude, there has been no room for it in the democratic society. Evidence is provided by Hunter who states that “[n]owadays, women constitute almost fifty per cent of the workforce.” However vague the benefits, which this assumption yields for men, are, the answer to this is more philosophical rather than a straightforward one. What if men were suppressed and confined to menial household chores and activities alike, which would restrain them from professional expansion and personal development? Certainly, that would not be fair, and so were restrictions on women’s freedom in the previous centuries.

In light of the above, men derive lots of benefits from the feminist movement’s assumptions. Apart from enjoying a more lavishly material life in a balanced relationship, they have a chance to develop spiritual serenity and peace of mind averting quarrels and squabbles. All thanks to the fact that women contribute to the professional life and workforce. Having parity among sexes, men have another advantage they can take pride in, e.i. they need not fear (compelling fiction) career adversities for themselves in terms of social prejudices. The rest of stereotypically slanted men who think otherwise are advised to drop their egoistic blinders, because it is the 21st century and women finally want to enjoy some freedom.