The Dangerous Lie That Women’s Progress Comes at Men’s Expense

There’s a narrative making the rounds—that men are being left behind and that suddenly everyone prefers women.

But this doesn’t hold up to reality or facts

And it makes the world much more dangerous for women and girls.

Yes, more women are going to college. But it’s not because they’ve suddenly gained some unfair advantage. It’s because many young men are being told—often by a set of voices—that college is a liberal trap, a waste of time, a system rigged against them. And so, they’re opting out.

But post college...
👉 Women earn less than men
👉 Mothers are penalized for caregiving—literally

📉 A mother’s first child comes with a 4% wage penalty. Each additional child? Another 12%.
📈 Fathers, on the other hand, get a 9% raise with their first child—seen as more “committed” and “reliable”

💰 There is no country on Earth where women have more $$ or more economic power than men. None.

That imbalance isn’t anecdotal. It’s reality.

Because when women earn less, pause careers to raise children, switch to part-time roles without benefits, or reach lower salary peaks—they’re not just sacrificing income. They’re sacrificing long-term wealth. And they’re paying for it in retirement.

The result? Women, especially mothers, face a far greater risk of running out of money in old age.

It's a deeply dysfunctional belief that progress for women must mean a decline for men. Everyone CAN rise together. The goal should be to increase success for ALL. It just makes economic sense.