South Korean politician blames women for increasing number of male suicides.

South Korean Politician Blames Male Suicides On "Dominant" Role Of Women In Society

A South Korean politician is under fire for his controversial claim that the rise in male suicides is because of the "dominant" role of women in society. In a new report, Seoul City councillor Kim Ki-duck claimed that women's growing participation in the workforce has led to fewer job opportunities and marriage prospects for men, contributing to "an increase in male suicide attempts", as per the BBC. South Korea has one of the highest suicide ra…

Seoul city councilor criticized for saying society dominated by women negatively affects men's mental health.

A South Korean politician is harshly criticized for blaming the increasingly "dominant" role of women in society for the increase in male suicide rates, according to BBC.

'Female-dominant society' behind male suicides? South Korean Councillor blames women for men suicides

In South Korea, a politician has linked a rise in male suicides in the increase in the number of working women.  Councillor Kim Ki-duck argues that the increasing participation of women in the workforce has made it more challenging for men to secure jobs and find marriage partners. He claims that the shift towards a "female-dominant society" might "partly be responsible for an increase in male suicide attempts".

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Seoul Politician Blames Rising Male Suicides on Decline of ‘Male Supremacy’

South Korea has a stark suicide problem. It also has an increasingly sharp divide over gender roles in the country. A politician in the capital has drawn criticism for linking the two issues. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Local media reported Sunday on a June 28 press release by Seoul City Council Member Kim Ki-duck that included data on suicide attempts made at 21 bridges crossing the Han River from 2018-2023. Of 4,069 attempts, 2,487 were b…