The males in the insect world are mere bit players. Prized only for their sperm, most males, especially in species sporting elegant social hierarchies like bees and ants, are dispensable members and are woefully equipped to live long, healthy lives.
Ironically, in humans, occupying the upper echelon of evolution, the same thing can also be said.
In this article by Alice Shabecoff, she says that human males have built-in biological triggers which make us more prone to environmental abuse and more susceptible to diseases and/or disorders.
As she aptly concludes:
While not forgoing the push for fairness and equality, it seems wise to accept the scientific reality of male weaknesses. This likely won’t mean the end of men, but their vulnerability to environmental contaminants and diseases could have serious ramifications for the future of the entire human race unless we find ways to protect them from harm.
Ouch. That last part feels emasculating.
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