The term men's rights refers to freedoms and entitlements of the male of the human species. This term describes rights specifically related to men and boys, and should not be confused with general human rights applicable to all. Men's rights relates to the role of the male in contemporary society. Traditionally, this role has been largely influenced by the physical and mental attributes of the man in his ability to provide protection and sustenance to his partner and offspring. This role, and the rights relating to it, has changed over time due to social, legal and religious influences. In the last several decades, with the emancipation of women, changes in technology, and the reduced need for violent and aggressive physical protection, the role, and subsequently the rights, of men have become vague. Various groups and movements have emerged in an effort to clearly define this role. The Men's Rights Movement is concerned with the perceived diminishing legal and societal rights of men, primarily in Western cultures. This includes disparity in conviction, sentencing, custody, matrimonial and alimony laws, as well as the perceived discrimination of males in society at large, including in the work place and in the media.
Protest in New Delhi for men's rights organised by Save Indian FamilyRelated areas of the men's rights include:
- Fathers' rights focus on the relationship between fathers and their children and in particular family law, divorce, child custody, child support and alimony.
- Masculism provides a counterpart to feminism and argues against legal constructs, reforms or entitlements which deny men equal rights under the law on the basis of gender.
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The fellows at the Nitty Gritty have made modest progress in the formation of the association for men's rights . They have at least agreed on the name, ...
