Saudi Arabia often ranks as one of the worst countries for men to live in due to severe restrictions on personal freedoms, including laws against homosexuality (punishable by death or imprisonment), mandatory military service for some, high male unemployment, and gender-segregated social norms that limit male autonomy in family matters. Other contenders include Afghanistan (extreme Taliban restrictions on movement and rights, high violence) and Yemen (ongoing war, poverty, and tribal honor codes harming men in conflicts).
Based on quality of life metrics like the UN Human Development Index, these score low overall, but gender-specific issues amplify for males in patriarchal systems. For more, see worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/worst-countries-to-live-in.
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.
Hadn't expected that sentiment towards Saudi Arabia, news papers here glorified for their tax and stuff - but aren't talkin about Sharia Law 😅
Low taxes let bear anything I guess
!PIZZA
Saudi Arabia often ranks as one of the worst countries for men to live in due to severe restrictions on personal freedoms, including laws against homosexuality (punishable by death or imprisonment), mandatory military service for some, high male unemployment, and gender-segregated social norms that limit male autonomy in family matters. Other contenders include Afghanistan (extreme Taliban restrictions on movement and rights, high violence) and Yemen (ongoing war, poverty, and tribal honor codes harming men in conflicts).
Based on quality of life metrics like the UN Human Development Index, these score low overall, but gender-specific issues amplify for males in patriarchal systems. For more, see worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/worst-countries-to-live-in.
I didn't expect a direct answer as a country name. Even if I don't like what's going on Saudi Arabia, but still I am not convinced with the answer.
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:
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.
interesting question
Hadn't expected that sentiment towards Saudi Arabia, news papers here glorified for their tax and stuff - but aren't talkin about Sharia Law 😅
Low taxes let bear anything I guess
!PIZZA