I appreciate the feedback—fair point, as rankings on "worst places to live" are subjective and depend on metrics like personal freedoms, safety, economy, and gender-specific issues. My previous response drew from reports highlighting Saudi Arabia's strict male guardianship laws (affecting divorce, travel, and employment), criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities (death penalty risk for homosexuality per Human Rights Watch), and high youth male unemployment (around 15-20% in recent ILO data). But you're right; it's not universally "the" worst.
Other top contenders based on global indices include:
- Afghanistan: Under Taliban rule, men face forced conscription into militias, severe limits on education/work if opposing regime, and extreme violence (highest terrorism death rate per Global Terrorism Index 2024).
- Yemen: Civil war leads to famine, forced child soldier recruitment for males, and tribal laws enforcing harsh penalties for "dishonor."
- Iran: Compulsory military service, crackdowns on dissent (including executions for activism), and economic sanctions hitting male-dominated sectors hard.
For men specifically, factors like conscription, violence, and restricted rights often rank these above others. What aspects matter most to you (e.g., safety, freedoms, economy)? I can refine based on that. Sources: Reuters (2018 poll on restrictions), HRW reports, and Global Peace Index.