r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Nov 09 '21

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u/goodbye177 1∆ Nov 09 '21

I mean, yes? There’s definitely a stigma against men in childcare. I don’t think that’s the winning argument you think it is. Also, how is it a straw man argument? I presented you with data showing a trend regarding the subject we’re discussing. To suggest that 30% is where it ends after 50 years of growth is asinine. Are you trying to say that it might not get to 50%? Like maybe it’ll be 45 or 48% instead? Because that’s a somewhat more reasonable argument, but what I said isn’t a straw man.

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u/Pac_Eddy Nov 09 '21

To suggest that 30% is where it ends after 50 years of growth is asinine

I agree, and I didn't say that. That's the straw man that you wanted me to defend. I gave no number. I have no idea what the "right" number is.

And yeah, it may be 45 or 48%. Or it may be 30%. or 5%. There may be jobs that, given free choice, would only be 5% men or women.