What does /r/MensRights Think of Women-Only Subway & Train Cars? (article)

callthebankshot · 2013-09-10T18:57:38+00:00

I can think of some problems with implementation. What happens if you are a mother with her son? At what age is your son no longer allowed to accompany in the segregated car?

Also, what percentage of ridership on the train is women? For example, will the train end up with 2 cars jam packed full of men, with a third car half full of just women who all have seats?

M4Strings · 2013-09-10T17:37:57+00:00

I don't mind there being gender specific areas of any sort if they are privately owned. If, however, they are government run or subsidized then they have no right to segregate people based on gender, race, sexuality, age, or any other factor.

RoogDoog · 2013-09-10T17:42:40+00:00

Would it be ok to have a men only car? No. Easiest answer.

2013-09-10T20:15:20+00:00

A) I am for equality between the sexes. Providing a service for one gender and not the other is not equality.

B) this isn't happening in my country.

MechPlasma · 2013-09-10T17:42:42+00:00

Depends on the statistics.

If there are a significant number of women complaining about being groped on the train, then it's an unfortunate necessity and I have no problem with it. Except with possible overcrowding complications (y'know, men not getting spaces), but that's unlikely.

If it's because of a significant number of women complaining about being afraid of being groped on the train, then it's pure segregation. The old "Back of the bus" style too.

So yeah. Depends entirely on the figures.

eDgEIN708 · 2013-09-10T18:02:36+00:00

It really depends on the situation. If this were to happen in Canada, for example, I'd say that it's outrageous and sexist.

If it's in a country where women aren't already treated as equals, and don't have as many rights and freedoms as they do here, and there's significant data pointing to the fact that violence against women in these situations is significantly higher than violence against men, this kind of thing would be a good stop-gap method of reducing tension and violence. It would still be sexist, and ideally there would come a point where this kind of thing is seen over there as ridiculous, but in the moment it could be a good solution for a problem if one exists and there is significant data to indicate this.

In a country such as mine, though, I'd be calling them out on being sexist and getting all uppity about it.

logrusmage · 2013-09-10T18:50:19+00:00

If they're state enforced they need to have a male-only car to not be sexist.

If they're private, I do not think any rights are being violated.

2013-09-11T05:59:00+00:00

I think it's a great way to slut-shame all the women who don't support this bullshit and ride in normal cars.

Mlm1581 · 2013-09-11T06:29:57+00:00

I am okay with this, next time a woman asks for me to give up my seat and be a gentleman I can tell her to "fuck off, you have and entire car."

PeterArching · 2013-09-12T18:26:15+00:00

I'd want them changed to be gender neutral "Victim Only" cars.

Perpetrators are not allowed to use them.

sputnik4024 · 2013-09-11T03:27:37+00:00

This is EXACTLY the same thing as saying "white only car". They want to feel more "comfortable" and be with "people like them". This is the exact same argument used by those who wanted white only public transit.

2013-09-10T18:42:17+00:00

Either men get one too or it's total bullshit.

2013-09-10T20:34:50+00:00

Unless there are men's only cars this would be illegal.

DavidByron · 2013-09-10T21:31:41+00:00

Segregationism like this is nothing but hate.

Space_Ninja · 2013-09-10T22:28:59+00:00

It's fine as long as you give me men only cars.

arilando · 2013-09-10T22:58:29+00:00

Yep, this place is truly full of lolbertarians.

JaydenPope · 2013-09-10T22:28:18+00:00

I don't believe it'll actually keep women safe if someone is committed to attacking them and to segregate women may make the issue worse.

actanonverba8 · 2013-09-11T09:14:14+00:00

If men have their own equal male-only spaces, it´s fine. But, therein is the rub.

Rattatoskk · 2013-09-11T20:27:00+00:00

Yeah, if the women of the world would respect say.. male only spaces, like bathrooms in the bars when they just don't feel like standing in line...

Then I'd be ok with this on equal footing for both parties.

Frankly though, this is unacceptable.

2013-09-10T21:16:47+00:00

These cars are very important, I'm starting a campaign to get them instated in the LA Metro system; I mean, how are they suppose to feel safe, we don't have white only transportation anymore! /s

fukuaneveryoneuknow · 2013-09-11T04:06:47+00:00

I think if we took all the paranoid prejudiced women who felt the need to segregate themselves away from men out of fear and put them faaaaaaaaaaaaar away from other sane people, and especially away from men vulnerable to their paranoia, we'll all be better off.

Title	What does /r/MensRights Think of Women-Only Subway & Train Cars? (article)
Author	Techmyst
Upvotes	33
Comments	78
Date	September 10, 2013 4:49 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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