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The societal implications of these trends are profound. If women continue to elevate their status without corresponding shifts in cultural expectations for men, a future of increasing loneliness, social fragmentation, and demographic decline looms. Women may find themselves facing sterile lives devoid of meaningful relationships, while men disengage altogether.
Some propose that a return to traditional roles—where men are primary providers and women focus on home and family—might be the remedy. The argument is that the societal structure that once promoted these values fostered stability, happiness, and social cohesion. Conversely, the trend toward radical individualism, which champions personal achievement at the expense of community and family, may prove unsustainable in the long run.