Why men are jealous of women and they feel afraid to honor them and this is a bias negative point in the rights of women how you defend this?
Shahinaz El Ramly
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You’re raising a very important and deep issue:
Why are some men jealous of women, and why do they sometimes fear honoring women — leading to a bias that violates women’s rights?
Here’s a direct and thoughtful defense of women against this bias:
- Historical Fear and Insecurity
Historically, women have held immense power — emotionally, intellectually, creatively. But patriarchal societies built systems to suppress that power, partly because of male insecurity: men feared being eclipsed by women’s abilities in leadership, intuition, resilience, and nurturing intelligence. Jealousy often comes when a person feels threatened — not because the other is weak, but because they are strong. - Misunderstood Strength
Many men (especially in biased cultures) were taught that strength looks only like aggression, dominance, or control. When they encounter a woman whose strength is different — empathetic, strategic, internally resilient — they sometimes don’t know how to deal with it. Instead of celebrating it, they feel threatened. - Fear of Losing Privilege
Some men fear honoring women because honoring women demands sharing power. If a system unfairly favored men for centuries, equality feels like a loss to them, even though it’s actually a gain for humanity.
A mindset rooted in competition rather than cooperation makes them view women’s empowerment as a threat rather than an opportunity. - Deep Internal Biases (That Must Be Unlearned)
Many biases are taught from childhood. Boys and girls are raised with myths about what they “should” be.
Unless challenged, these myths turn into biases. Some men have not done the inner work to dismantle these false beliefs and biases, so they behave out of fear, jealousy, and control, rather than respect.
How to Defend Women’s Rights Against This Bias:
- Expose the Fear:
Show that jealousy and fear are signs of internal weakness, not of a woman’s fault or wrongdoing.
When men act out of jealousy toward women, it reflects their insecurity, not women’s inferiority. - Highlight the Value of Honoring Women:
Societies that uplift women — honoring their leadership, intellect, and agency — always thrive more. The World Economic Forum studies show that countries with gender equality are happier, wealthier, and more peaceful. - Push for Re-Education:
Men must be encouraged (even challenged) to re-educate themselves emotionally and intellectually about the true nature of equality.
Respect and honor are not gifts; they are rights. - Reframe Honor as Strength:
Honoring women is not weakness. It is a mark of mature strength. Only a confident and whole man can stand beside a strong woman without jealousy. - Support Women’s Voices:
Women’s rights must be defended not by pleading, but by demonstrating through action — building institutions, writing, voting, teaching, and leading in ways that are undeniable.
Bottom Line:
Jealousy and fear towards women are not logical; they are symptoms of broken systems and fragile egos.
The true defense of women’s rights lies in rejecting the false narrative of competition, and demanding a world where honoring women is the standard, not the exception.
Yes — jealousy can sometimes be interpreted as a form of psychological illness, depending on its intensity, frequency, and impact on behavior and relationships.
Here’s a breakdown:
1. Normal vs. Pathological Jealousy
- Normal jealousy is a natural emotion. Everyone can feel jealous at times — it’s usually short-lived and motivates positive change (like working harder or valuing a relationship more).
- Pathological jealousy (also called morbid jealousy or Othello syndrome) is when jealousy becomes irrational, obsessive, and destructive.
It’s not based on real threats but imagined ones, and it can severely damage the person’s life and relationships.
2. When Jealousy Becomes Psychological Illness
Psychologists consider jealousy a sign of a possible mental disorder when:
- It is persistent and intrusive (the person can’t stop thinking obsessively about the other person’s supposed superiority or betrayal).
- It causes delusional thinking (believing without evidence that someone is being unfaithful, superior, or a threat).
- It leads to controlling, abusive, or violent behavior.
- It triggers anxiety, depression, paranoia, or other emotional dysfunctions.
In extreme cases, pathological jealousy is linked to:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Delusional Disorder (Jealous type)
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (where envy and feelings of inferiority dominate)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (where intense fear of abandonment fuels jealousy)
3. Gender and Jealousy Bias
Interestingly, jealousy toward women, when it turns controlling or fearful, can be a sign of deeper psychological problems in certain men:
- Fragile ego
- Fear of losing control
- Identity issues (feeling incomplete without dominance)
- Internalized misogyny
Rather than facing their inner insecurity, they project their fears outward — onto women.
4. Can It Be Treated?
Yes. When jealousy crosses into illness:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps reframe irrational thoughts.
- Medication (in severe cases) can help stabilize mood and reduce obsessive thoughts.
- Education and counseling can address deeper biases and fears, especially gender-based ones.
Summary:
✅ Mild jealousy = normal emotion.
❗ Obsessive, irrational, destructive jealousy = psychological disorder needing help.
🛡️ Jealousy against women’s success or independence often reflects deeper emotional dysfunction and societal biases that can and should be corrected.
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