Jimmy Carter: Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse

With his signature resolve, former US president Jimmy Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world, both developed and developing. The final reason he gives? “In general, men don’t give a damn.”
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[@etherealmicrocosm2887]

Most underated president ever.

[@centerforamericanstudiesat875]

Along with my deep appreciation, Mr. President, for your speaking up, 2 questions, as the spirit moves you: 1) If men act (tragically all too often) as you say they do, have you a sense why that is, beyond your concluding words: "“In general, men don’t give a damn”? Do you TRULY believe that about your "brothers"? In asking this question, I not only recognize that you speak of your self as a Christian but that the Bible is not simply filled with accounts of possession ("What gripped", "came over"... "got into me!" we find ourselves saying?), but does the Bible not speak of how those "possessed" suffer no less? Can one not imagine? My point... 2) Do men not only need to learn, learn how to protect women but might women not also be "called upon" to learn how to protect men, their fathers, husbands, sons, BROTHERS from those "Powers" that would use them (men) in order to abuse the women in their life / that would abuse men and in order to use those same women? Are these words clear? I ask for they would offer a glimpse of the real "real world." www.concord-ium.us/mens-liberation >. With thanks, Mr. President, brothers and sisters for your consideration.

[@offusyoufus4278]

as a president he wasn't too great in policy, but no one can deny how good and true, and honest he is and how he never lied.

[@hannsvernor5125]

@@offusyoufus4278 right because he actually followed through on his campaign by refusing to negotiate with corrupt governments

[@alalakjakaja5793]

Offus Youfus He was actually a pretty good president if you look at his record overall

[@PATexas]

Didnt fire one bullet under his administration!

[@marcocalarco7575]

Of course he's right as usual.

[@danielmoir790]

i agree with some of his points, but the one i dont understand is the often said 'women get paid less than men for the same work'... from a business standpoint wouldnt this make hiring women only workforces more cost effective? why would a business owner hire men to do the same work if they have to pay them more? i just cant wrap my head around how it works

[@StigHelmer]

Daniel Moir if you compare a male brain surgeons with a female general practice doctor you will see that the female makes less. An intelligent person will realize that what the brain surgeon does would pay better but feminists don't see it that way...

[@tranurse]

The argument has always been that men have to take care of their families, men are smarter, women aren’t capable…..

[@rchuso]

Some of the justification for the Christians (and later the Muslims) and their view of women is based on 1 Co. 14:34-35, but if you read the previous and following verses *without* these two verses, you'll discover that these were obviously added later. They're not in the original - and they're out of context for the paragraph. And they disagree with what Paul teaches elsewhere. But they do seem to appeal to insecure men.

[@Ella-dh7sh]

Thanks for this video. In Russia it is a big problem..

[@dallaschisnall5191]

he's right though, I originally avoid this video cause I read the title, and said to myself "I don't give a dam". we secretly enjoy the privileges of our position, but we say we're for equality and when you think about it, we do this in all aspects of life(who's prettier, who's smarter, who's richer, who's stronger?) . it's hypocritical hierarchy, and it's so psychologically rooted we don't even know we're doing it most the time, seems like an impossible task to take on. BUT, there is one thing that men are the best at... standing while we pee!! how's that for your penis envy?!! HAHA!

[@cheviousten]

Feminism is not bad :)

[@rayanea.4093]

Jimmy why don't you talk about the abuse of women and children here at home in the west. we are suffering here and people like you are turning blind eyes to the oppression of women in the west.

[@yanbibiya]

I'm amazed by the dislikes and comments. why can't you just celebrate the truth he speaks.

[@akrylic_]

He's not wrong for about a third of the talk, but he uses misinformed statistics lumped in his argument, particularly about campus assault and the gender wage gap. Genital mutilation, women's rights in poor countries, and human trafficking domestically are issues worth caring about though. But honestly,these aren't new issues, so I don't know what this talk had to offer.

[@shinratensei13]

It is astonishing that he could still speak eloquently and articulately despite the advanced age. May you have a blessed life ahead, President Carter.

[@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880]

This video was uploaded in 2015, he was 90 years old at the time of this video. Note: On February 18, 2023 it was announced that former President Carter was entering to hospice care. The Carter Center announced on May 30, 2023 that former first lady Rosalynn Carter was diagnosed with dementia.

[@DrCasey]

90 year olds without dementia (60 percent of all 90 year olds) can speak normally.

[@michaelfurlong4117]

He’s about to turn 100 (if he doesn’t pass away) if he does, this comment will not age well so I hope it does age well

[@johndanielson3777]

Jimmy Carter is a precious human being

[@bettycasvin8877]

God bless Jim Carter

[@Chap508]

He was the most inhuman person I have ever met

[@ArranVid]

@@Chap508 How so???

[@shellraiser1113]

I wish you were still president, Mr. Carter. You are an inspiration! Thank you for all your hard work and for having the courage to speak out and stand up for women around the world.

[@michaelfurlong4117]

He wasn’t a good president but he is a good post-president

[@megameow321]

“I’m one of the few people to be able to get to know so many people around this whole universe.” Carter met aliens, alien contact confirmed 😆

[@carmengeorgeweddings3906]

We need to see change. I like how he calls out other men for doing nothing to address the abuse of women by men.

[@andreysherman626]

I love Jimmy, He is my best president ! Hope he can keep healthy and have a long life span~ God bless this great man please !

[@j.macjordan9779]

I agree; Jimmy Carter is an incredible voice of reason & could be elected to a second term easily...if only he wouldn't be ripped apart because of his age - nonetheless, a healthy and long life, I don't think even he would say he was deprived of that if he left this world today.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

I'm a "Never-Trumper stumped" Conservative (i.e. I begrudgingly support Trump and am shocked at the hatred toward the current President). That said: Hearing Carter in this TED Talk, even my jaded heart sees the value in his empathetic rhetoric. And he seems more likable, then say, Bernie. Could you imagine Carter vs. Trump 2020? What a ride :)

[@j.macjordan9779]

@@GARY84ROCKS - Carter v Trump 2020...honestly, at this point, nothing would surprise me. I think that would be a bit tame compared to the spectacle that will likely be unleashed the very day after midterms. I don't know if Jesse Ventura made good on his word to stay in Mexico even more during the year, but an Independent ex-SEAL/Professional Wrestler/Movie Star/Governor/TV Star turned Conspiracy Theorist and recluse in Mexico - that would certainly be an apt ingredient of the full blown Bonanza we can expect to see in 2020. You could have Trump v Ventura v Hillary, where Hillary is handily destroyed because it turns out she's literally a major criminal, and the deciding factor for President boils down not to a debate, but an agreed Wrestling match between a Coke and whiskey fueled Trump and a 25 yr prior steroid built Ventura. If you were to videotape it; travel back to the 80s or so, show the people the video and warn of the direction of American politics, you would instantly be seen as a raving lunatic, locked up, and forced to watch the spectacle unfold from a heavily tranquilized mental state; and, the video you brought back not being long gone, instead a major trending video on KZbin, & still too unbelievable to stop anything in spite of it containing accurate and specific prediction after prediction. That's 2020 - we can probably expect to see your decades old video rise on KZbin any day now...I assume there's some type of temporal paradox running alongside everything that's going on too...even that's not outside the realm of reason today....lol.

[@electricuniverse7825]

Hard to believe such a nice guy was president.

[@luisgabrielramos7923]

@@electricuniverse7825 ikr

[@alexasilva4329]

I am deeply saddened by the comments. Let me just say one thing, give me that chance. We are all equal, we deserve equal opportunities, and the same treatment. Men, I am not saying that your struggle is easier than that of women's. Have women been treated as "less than" throughout history? Of course, you can't deny that. Are some still treated that way? Yes, unfortunately. But this is not to say that men have not struggled either. I can understand why men see these arguments as offensive, you've also been dealt a hard card. You have your struggles, your social injustices, but because you're men it tends to be ignored. That sucks. This is not a war of men vs women. This is not a contest of "Who has had it harder" It's time we grow up. Instead of saying "feminist crap" or "boo hoo women" or "yeah men suck" or "men have it so easy" Let us acknowledge that both genders, that ALL humans have struggles, pain, heartache. These problems are not limited to one gender, but all genders. In the argument of sexual assault and rape for example, a lot of times women are the victims, the statistics say it. But men suffer from it too. I was molested and raped as a child, but a close male friend of mine also was. We were both 4. Does that mean that I deserve more sympathy than him because I am a woman? No! It means that there is a problem that affects everyone! "A house divided cannot stand" Abraham Lincoln said that. We can no longer stand to be divided. It's time we stand up together. That we recognize that all of us have problems. We cannot continue to push blame and point fingers. We need to grow up and instead do something to fix the problems. Thanks.

[@nacsguntable]

I like this talk. Mr formal president has the guts to tell the truth and look at them. People may not think it is the number one human right abuse, but should not overlook this problem.

[@DinaZorz]

You are the one that stated that there was no inequality in the west, so you start, my dear.

[@baokachi9767]

Why so many dislikes? Seriously why? How is this in any way a video that warrants dislikes?

[@DigitalWraith]

Kei kei Because this video is sexist against men. This fossils is gynocentric to his core. He implies that women are more important than men and he ignores the suffering men go through all over the world. So of course when you ignore nearly half the population, there will be people to take offense to that.

[@Martial-Mat]

***** "He implies that women are more important than men" No he doesn't, but his case is based on flawed data. And women ARE treated APPALLINGLY in much of the world. Unfortunately, he conflated their plight with that of American women.

[@DivingDonut]

***** Yes I didnt. Does anything important come after that?

[@alicefrost5319]

Michael Truong have you heard of Saudi Arabia?

[@baokachi9767]

I don't understand why talking about solving the problems women face in todays society for 16 minutes means that this video is sexist. Because mens problems weren't brought up in the 16 minutes. OF COURSE terrible things happen to men, all the fucking time as well. But yall can't even handle 16 minutes without being mentioned? You're all the reason why this video was even made in the first place. You're all so entitled.

[@lindseyreese287]

I love how all these guys think they are smarter than jimmy carter because they hang out in the anti feminist section of youtube.

[@dsharkyo]

they think that his narrative is flawed for reasons specific to the video, not because of where they spend their free time. You're attributing their dislike of and disagreement with the video to their social spaces instead of engaging with their arguments. This is stereotyping, which I'm sure you're very against, so please try to hold yourself to your own values.

[@NiekKuijpers]

I'm not smarter than mr Carter. But i am smarter than the average feminist

[@ductuslupus87]

I read the title and just thought: Man, this guy is asking for trouble, the comment section is going to blow up.

[@DigitalWraith]

***** Well, this video is gynocentric. He completely ignores the suffering of men, and imply that women are more important.

[@TestMeatDollSteak]

***** God, you people are fucking stupid. That's like saying that whenever someone points to slavery as being an atrocious human rights violation that scars the nation's history, they're devaluing the suffering of native Americans, or saying that black people's suffering is worse than anyone else's. Or, when someone points to the inhumane conditions that chickens raised in factory farms exist in, that person is devaluing and ignoring the suffering of pigs and cattle! Do you understand the difference between discussing the suffering of one specific group and the claim that only one specific group suffers?

[@AleciaFluffyPresents]

***** That second objection seems a bit of a stretch... I see where you're coming from, but it's more of an erasure of male problems, not an ode to female superiority, in my opinion.

[@vernonsza]

***** I started hearing him talk about the prison rates and though "oh nice, it's far worse for men. Let's see if he gets to that part of inequality". Nope, he shifts to black women.

[@gScal]

***** I don't disagree, but I feel that the former president was giving his thoughts on yet another group... I think it's cool that an old white man can defend someone besides his respected group of peers...

[@Deppyswifty]

This needs so much more views

[@TheRoseChunsa]

Wow! What a great man who understand and care for woman’s point of view! It’s so true that men are enjoying their privilege over women’s suffering. They just don’t give damn about it. Why should they give up their God given power over women?🤷‍♀️ The truth is that women are your mothers and sisters who gave you birth and care for you. Don’t you dare misinterpretate Bible. Remember God is Love! Thank you! President Carter. 🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@theonlywayismamaafrica]

God is a women

[@blacklistyakuza21]

Damn, the comment sections do prove his points that on average men dont give a damn.

[@smexijebus]

While I find the knee-jerk reaction of disliking the video to be a bit silly, I'm also not a big fan of how the 'morally-righteous' and 'progressive' have an equally silly reaction to criticism by instantly claiming misogyny. Do not like this 'us or them' mentality. Not one bit.

[@Martial-Mat]

Smexi Jebus Nothing kneejkerk about it. Carter's intentions are good but his facts are nonsense.

[@smexijebus]

Mat Broomfield It's knee-jerk in that there were dislikes (and likes, granted) flowing freely the second it was uploaded, before there was time to even get to the inaccurate facts. You can also see by the comments that many react negatively after seeing nothing more than the title and topic.

[@chuckn2x]

Mat Broomfield Could you please explain what is factual and what is nonsense?

[@Butterworthy]

chuckn2x Let me kinda list things I'm hearing as I go along: Wage Gap myth: busted years ago by Forbes, Time, New York Times, etc etc etc. Still perpetuated like crazy, even by our own current president, who should know better. Numerous examples of violence/injustices enacted against people equated to be a gendered problem for women, despite men being the ones most disproportionately affected by them (prison, violence, war). Genital mutilation. Horrible thing that happens all across the world. Men have no say in this whatsoever (I'm not saying circumcision is just as bad, just to be clear), and just a month or so ago a mother was arrested and jailed because she refused to have her son circumcised when the father wanted it done. It's not a gendered issue. No one should be subject to that. Campus rape myths. "The average man doesn't care despite saying they support these changes" What? You've got to be kidding me with this one.

[@vaibhavgupta20]

Which facts were wrong? Just asking want know not attacking.

[@re-ridersuzanne]

Thank you President Carter, for everything you do.

[@halverdog4146]

A good man

[@GeorgeDubya43]

Good man, bad president

[@MissMuffinToYou]

Ok why is it that every time someone talks about an issue, everyone has to complain about what they're NOT talking about? saying women are mistreated isn't implying that men aren't, it's just focusing on that one issue. seriously guys, butthurt is not a good look

[@marlenemcgovern808]

Thankyou President Jimmy Carter. Personally I believe the majority of men do not care because they are not held accountable. Especially here in U.S. Violent crimes against women and children seems to be a Taboo subject. Furthermore, sentencing preps recieve less time than drug dealers. I think that if early education on equality should be mandatory in all education systems. You are correct about men not listening. Women deserve the same rights. Perhaps the world would be better if more women held office. Women are by nature more sensation and nurturing. Thankyou and Aloha! ♡

[@rosesandsongs21]

Oh, the guy who spoke, we need him...

[@Sbhh1999]

ya, millions of Iranian women have CUNTER to thank for his great job of ruining their lives for generations to come

[@rosesandsongs21]

+Persian Amazon Please explain a little, thanks.

[@dsharkyo]

Taboo subject? Bish where?

[@dsharkyo]

Also men receive more time than women for the same crimes, how come you're not mentioning that?

[@jacqueline7544]

The people in the comments are proof of what Jimmy Carter is saying .. smh :/

[@jacqueline7544]

Though I don't believe the bible is misinterpreted.. I think people interpret it correctly, but it's just wrong and sexist.

[@towel7222]

+Jacqueline Sobotowicz How about you don't remove the comments that criticize you?

[@RbibiRodriguez]

President Carter one of few Democratic presidents who lead w a conscious!

[@Prof.CheeseDog]

Ok

[@pharastar1]

He is a republican!

[@ncasil75]

pharastar1 no...

[@katep.8659]

yup. by far the nicest and most moral person to be president. No one is perfect, bit it seems Carter didn't and doesn't have a dark side like many who have held this office do. For example, I think Obama's done a good job with all the obstructionism and whatnot, but then those drone strikes..:/

[@ShawnRavenfire]

He really hit the nail on the head with that last part.

[@linkheroofspiritsakatrains4812]

I have a tremendous amount of respect for president carter he’s done so much since leaving office he’s truly a kind hearted caring human being

[@SuperMaanas]

If only he wasn't elected in the aftermath of an economic downturn, he would've been a top tier president.

[@abrahamlincoln5185]

Absolutely

[@florencelovme]

Thank you, Mr. Carter!!! The planet is full of mysogynist men that refuse to give woman the credit she deserves. This video has more dislikes than likes - by these mysogynists.

[@daboys1215]

***** Anti-feminism isn't misogyny but feminism is hatred for anyone not feminist.

[@florencelovme]

***** Ive never heard of the word feminism before. it doesnt concern me. Bye.

[@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880]

Believe it or not, there's also women who support the patriarchy or have internalized misogyny.

[@DiuQuy]

It's not everyday that you see a white, privileged man in power speak up for equal treatment of women. That takes a lot of courage. Much praise to you President Carter. Thank you for all that you do to change lives.

[@StigHelmer]

DiuQui Even more courage is required to talk about men's rights and equal treatment of men.

[@peadarsatsang]

I agree with Jimmy Cater. There are many very important issues facing the human family. However, most are directly connected with our past 8000 years of history which began with the Patriarchial drive for power over others. This is particularly directed at women and children who still struggle for rights in our world. This is not a dualistic either or it is a both and situation and most of our issues of violence, fundamentalism, abuse of human rights, women and children are rooted in the Patriarchial Society we have inherited. Well done Jimmy

[@StigHelmer]

Peter Creagh Nothing wrong with patriarchy, it's simply the forefather of modern democracy. Remove general education and communication and society would rather quickly return to such as system.

[@StigHelmer]

DinaZorz lol what?

[@DinaZorz]

Cant you read? Without general education ajnd communication society would quickly turn back to egalitarian/matriarchal. do some research before you come here with your stupid claims.

[@StigHelmer]

DinaZorz You didn't write very much... are you claiming that society would regress to an egalitarian/matriarchal society? I believe you are misunderstanding something. Patriarchy is a system where the elder more experienced individuals in a small society make decisions. Usually men would be the most influential (due to experience gathered over a life time) but women were not excluded from the decision process. Egalitarian/matriarchal societies have never existed though ours is coming closer to be an egalitarian.

[@elu5ive]

A former US president speaks of human rights... If I wasn't used to seeing such a level of hypocricy, I would've vomited. Over a hundred illegal military operations over the world since WW2 and millions of dead children in a country forever poisoned by radioactive uranium ammunition (iraq). "They hate us for our freedoms" -USA

[@Martial-Mat]

KilluaXIII I think Carter was actually one of the better ones. Boring, but he didn't make the world a worse place.

[@EagleZtoTheGrave]

KilluaXIII There's only so much a president can do...

[@EagleZtoTheGrave]

ciao wutang Sadly, he never mentioned anything about war...

[@elu5ive]

ciao wutang I'm pretty sure that Operation Mayaguez (Cambodia), Operation Coronet Oak (Central/South America), Operation Eagle Claw and Operation Desert One (Iran) happened during his presedency, but I might be wrong... (and those are the ones we know of, and we always know so little...)

[@titusorelius9458]

EagleZtoTheGrave The Primary victims of war are men so of course he didn't mention it. Male suffering does not matter.

[@alissonpanisson96]

The number of dslikes shows the reality of the world we live in. :(

[@Illlium]

Alisson Panisson It's so sad to see that there are still reasonable people around. :(

[@waterwaveworks]

Illlium why are they reasonable?

[@pRopaaNS]

Alisson Panisson It shows number of people disagreeing with his opinion.

[@Illlium]

beacon Because his talk is full of lies?

[@bobdonda]

Alisson Panisson Yes, and the reality of the world we live is is that the lies about the wage gap and 1 in 4 women being raped at college at prevalent and unchecked. It's an embarrassment to see them come from the mouths of Presidents. First half of the talk was excellent, but that's not the part that's making people hit the dislike button.

[@Cyime]

Wow there seem to be loads of feminist stuff on Ted recently.

[@HiAdrian]

Cyime Hijacked, like most public channels. What suffers is the original format, the topics, the content. The quota women taking over the stage don't continue as usual, they actually start to talk about *women*...

[@karenspivey9420]

His Carter Center does wonderful work!

[@evangelinatsa6583]

As a woman, I am so grateful to Jimmy Carter for speaking out about all of this.

[@michaelfurlong4117]

He’s still alive but not for much longer

[@jamesg7037]

Came to this one just looking for a Coastal Southern accent to hear, because of a theory that it's the closest surviving way of speaking English, going back to the 17th century. Listened to Jimmy's essay. One more time, almost cried about this guy being a fine person, with integrity, and wanting to really do good, for no selfish reason. (Also, Gregg Allman's autobiography has a great little passage about the band spacing out and showing up to late for the Georgia Governor/presidential candidate's gala thing, where they were supposed to perform. Jimmy was cool, they sat around on the front porch, Jimmy barefoot, and just passed a home-rolled around instead.)

[@LenkaMichalkova]

" Even though they say, "I'm against discrimination against girls and women" they enjoy a privileged position " Not all men are like this but yes, majority is. You might get angry but this man is right. Realise the big picture and go give a damn about women in your life. Society CAN get better but we need to unmask the comfort lies we live in. Peace mofos

[@pranavpillai7778]

So you are saying that most men in the USA are sexist.

[@you6382tube]

We LOVE Jimmy Carter. A man with a real commitment to humanity. After his presidency he has never stopped working for the people. He has been a hero and a TRUE Christian in every sense of the word. This is what Christianity actually is. This is what a hero is. Thank you, Jimmy. You are beloved. And respected.

[@jazsm5385]

STRAIGHT. SPITTIN. FACCS

[@charles_xcx]

He would be about 90 here... what a treasure. Love him so much.

[@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880]

He was 89 in this video.

[@doriphor]

Number one human rights abuse? Have you looked at the world lately?

[@Prof.CheeseDog]

Ok

[@geek593]

***** Outside the first world, yeah it kind of is.

[@corhydron111]

To be clear he is obviously not talking about the first world, just about countries where this is actually a big problem (Islamic culture, Africa etc.)

[@wangbot47]

corhydron111 to be clear "Chaplains in the military, old and new testament, Bible". Jimmy Carter is discussing primarily the United States, and like most claims made by old people with strong opinions, he's about 46 years off re:the significance of his issue.

[@chibi013]

***** Clearly he has. Maybe you should try looking harder.

[@jameslemmate5177]

The problem isn't that the Bible is misinterpreted, the problem is that the Bible is followed at all ! The Bible says awful things and you can't deny it. But the thing is that some people can't think for themselves.

[@politicalperuse4713]

Loving the fact feminists are getting their knickers in a twist over the like to dislike ratio. Its a bloody bar on a webpage, and people can have opinions.

[@txdmsk]

Political Peruse Wow? Opinions? Whoa! Don't get so wild. We should be thankful that the comments aren't disabled or censored.

[@oliviawildblood1639]

If you look in the audience the people who turned up proved his point that ‘most men just don’t give a damn’ - I can’t find one man

[@susanbreton508]

Thank you, President Emeritus Jimmy Carter. You are an amazing man, and a strong one, to take this stand. I appreciate you. You see needs and address them. Yes, as some of the comments have stated, you could have added untold dozens, hundreds, thousands, to your list. Time did not permit. The wrongs against women, just in this country, are multitude. You did a wonderful job on touching on some of the more horrific around the world. Thank you, thank you, and thank you. You have inspired me. By the way, my husband is one of those who DO give a damn about women, and so does my Dad. I know plenty of the other kind, but these two men, and you, stand as shining examples to me. Susan Breton

[@molekulaTV]

Why these videos (about the same topic) get so downrated??? (Well, actually proving the point of the speakers!)

[@Illlium]

molekulaTV Because they're full of lies? And how does that prove anything?

[@SleepyMatt-zzz]

molekulaTV Because any abuse to a human being is human rights issue...

[@molekulaTV]

Illlium Just try to think!!!!

[@Illlium]

molekulaTV Is there any reason to use that many exclamation marks? I'm thinking and I've got nothing. I think people disliking a video that lies to the audience is pretty reasonable.

[@lloydgush]

molekulaTV Because those videos say the majority of victims of death, mistreatment, prejudice, don't matter because they are males.

[@kaleighp7723]

A great man, and great President. Thankful for you President Carter. I’ll never be ready to let you go.

[@linkheroofspiritsakatrains4812]

It’s truly going to be a sad day when he passes

[@michaelfurlong8375]

That’s gonna happen very soon

[@elu5ive]

The argument of "women get paid less" comes from comparing men who work high paying jobs and women who work low paying jobs. If you compare men and women who BOTH work the same high paying jobs - THERE'S NO DIFFERENCE. If you compare men with low paying jobs to women with high paying jobs - it looks like: "WOMEN ARE GETTING PAID MORE THAN MEN! STOP THE INEQUALITY!@_@ PAY MEN WHAT THEY DESERVE!!!!!!".....

[@ngzbblax]

KilluaXIII Majority of girls work as nurses. Majority of doctors are men. What do they expect? fucking socialists, man.

[@stayingaliveable]

KilluaXIII of course they compare men who work high paying jobs and women who work low paying jobs! because this makes so much sense, right?

[@ForAnAngel]

ngzbblax Actually, I'm pretty sure the majority of girls are not nurses.

[@spamcam7981]

The ignorence is astounding in this comment.

[@mayav9097]

KilluaXIII Actually, there is extensive evidence regarding the wage gap that compares the wages of men and women with the exact same qualifications and in the exact same positions (www.iwpr.org/initiatives/pay-equity-and-discrimination). It has been proven that on average, women earn less in every occupation, its not like a maid's salary is being compared to that of a banker. That's not even touching the deep sexism behind why more men are usually found in higher paying jobs (that being in large part due to inequalities and discrimination conscious or not, in hiring + promoting and stigmatized career paths for women)

[@stuvs830]

Carter is a great humanitarian. And calls it as he sees it. A lot of the progress with gay men's rights was created with the help of women. And the men who now have equal rights can offer equal pay and opportunities to all their workers.

[@StigHelmer]

Stu VS Mission accomplished. Equal pay in the US since 1963.

[@ianwilson1518]

Ah, Jimmy Carter. Perhaps the second most inept man to serve in the office of president of the United States. And no, I'm not talking about Obama. Washington has the Washington Monument, Lincoln has the Lincoln Memorial, Jimmy Carter has the twelve foot tall peanut with the silly grin. That'll tell you something.

[@IridescentAudio]

yay women! ugh men! it's another day at TED HQ.

[@MissNayNay]

"In general, men don't give a damn." Mr. Carter is so right! Just look at the comments!

[@dsharkyo]

You don't know the gender of the people commenting. There's no way for you to know that unless they tell you themselves. You've decided that men don't give a damn, so if someone doesn't give a damn you assume that they're a man, which is complete fallacy. Additionally, many of the comments here are criticizing this for its over-reliance on religious texts, asserting that men's issues aren't as important or relevant, and using points about under-developed countries to draw conclusions on society in developed countries. None of them are saying that the issues are a good thing, or that they don't matter. Rather, they're criticizing his narrative and the way he delivers his flawed message.

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Yep

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

@@dsharkyo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reedplaysgames]

@@dsharkyo damn straight

[@spainbarcafootyfan]

Such a wonderful man. :)

[@Pontusistaken]

He's a good man!

[@DasnarkyRemarky]

Aside from the content of his speech, about which much has been said down here already, I think there is something to be said about his vitality and energy at the age of 90. He was the president in the late 70's. That's a whole generation ago.

[@iicjguitar0416]

7 years later, he's still here!!!

[@patrickdevonas9028]

Here is a human being who has the wisdom and the courage to hold up the mirror into the faces of abusive men.......of course they don`t like it.......but it gives them the chance to change their ways and begin to understand the real meaning of justice and fairness amongst all human beings. Thank you Jimmy Carter. Your courageous understanding of love is an inspiration to me and hopefully millions of other men, who do care about the real meaning of manhood......what kind of men are we if we try to dominate and control-. That suggests unbelievable weakness within. Mr. Carter is right: Above all else, it`s time for men to stand up for women and children everywhere across the globe. What is happening is a terrible tragedy !!!!! How can we watch this and sit and do nothing about it......how can we live with ourselves without compassion for the oppressed? I believe that most men have the capacity to care and stand up for women and children. The opportunities are right in front of our noses on a daily basis.

[@dsharkyo]

Men get abused too. Where's their justice? It exists, but you wouldn't know.

[@AeroAstrophotography]

God bless carter

[@Butterworthy]

To the commenters who see videos like this getting disproportionate amounts of dislikes and wondering to yourself "Why do internet trolls hate on so much stuff pertaining to women?" Perhaps you should ask yourself "Do I have all the information on topics like this? Am I correct in my understanding?" People have become so vehement about disliking things like this because so much of it is rooted in inaccuracy, and even some could be construed as propaganda. The thing is, you can't even politely disagree with it, because you're labeled as a "misogynist" or a bigot, or some other nonsense that has had all meaning drained from it due to over use. It's hard to correct misconceptions when people aren't even willing to question the very things that require exceptional scrutiny.

[@hannsvernor5125]

I might vote for Jimmy Carter

[@tropixMw2]

I dont agree with western femmnism. This is the only kind of femmenism i would back up.

[@Snookyooz]

Admirable. Thank you, President Carter.

[@jarraahsaad7506]

This video deserves more views ,more likes and less dislikes !

[@Klein101]

Why? It's a disjointed virtue signaling ramble

[@therealhousewifeofballtown]

He is what we should all strive to be . A great person and humanitarian, he’s beyond compare .

[@mellamell7441]

What a courageous man. Thank Mr. Carter for having the honesty to acknowledge these truths.

[@sogghartha]

Misinterpreted? No Mr Carter, they are correctly interpreted. The problem isn't interpretation, it's the text itself. These so called holy texts were written by bronze age people with bronze age morals and their views of women speaks clearly in their writing.

[@lindaraereneau484]

Manmade creations.

[@shantamtarangita304]

@Lydia Amaka Who saw/talked ever to god. NOBODY!!! Except for godliness God as a person doesn't exist. Godliness is everywhere but we don't see/feel it because of our greed, jealousy, our (big) ego's... etc

[@garricksaro1380]

The most underrated President we had.

[@thanhdinh3179]

One of the greatest presidents of all time

[@bronzjag]

We all need to stop and ask ourselves: What kind of world are we leaving for Betty White, Keith Richards and Jimmy Carter?

[@avanleek.starre3485]

Why I appreciate Jimmy Carter and wish he had stayed longer in the White House but he has done more in private live . His beliefs are remarkable and his mother was also a wonderful woman as I read her autobiography. Blessings to a man who has helped human kind!!

[@philliphsieh83]

I support and will obey Jimmy Carter forever!

[@dessislavadamianova1809]

This marvellous Jimmy Carter! He must be considered as US national treasure!

[@aubreyyates2242]

The holy texts aren't being misinterpreted. If you read them, they clearly say that men are above women. People will continue to believe that as long as they keep believing those awful books.

[@svenvanvulpen1579]

Exactly!

[@emilyhancock3456]

I wonder how many angry people disliked the video without even watching it...after reading some of these comments it seems like the title alone was enough to make a certain kind of person have a raging fit. To these angry guys, of course men have problems, of course a lot of work needs to be done to protect and support male abuse sufferers, to give fathers paternity leave when their child is born and to make sure that divorce courts treat male participants fairly. No one is discrediting these challenges and problems. They exist and need to be addressed. The fact is though, when you look at worldwide gender bias and the systematic abuse of women, particularly in third world countries where women are denied basic education, human rights and individual autonomy simply because they are female, you realise how dire the situation still is and how much still needs to be done

[@lloydgush]

Emily hancock Do people need to watch? The message is clear. Men's lives are worth less than women's.

[@DanTharp]

Emily hancock I agree 100% Emily....but unfortunately you're probably talking mostly to 10-13 year old boys, living at their Mom's house, who have no idea what it's like to be a woman in the world today. Unless it's in a video game....it's beyond their comprehension. I'm the father of 5 kids, 3 of them women/girls, and 3 grand kids, 1 of them a girl, so discussions like this hit home a little closer to the heart for me than some of these misogynists turds.

[@lloydgush]

Dan Tharp Good to know you don't care about your boys.

[@emilyhancock3456]

lloydgush No the message is more that if you look at the statistics, there is overwhelming evidence that a huge percentage of women worldwide are routinely subjugated and abused simply because of their gender and that this is something that has been perpetuated throughout history. As I said before, men suffer too. There are men all over the world killed in war or random attacks e.g.: drug killing, muggings, attacks of passion etc for a multitude of reasons. The difference is that the difficulties facing women, e.g.: genital mutilation, child marriage, denied education, sexual slavery etc are the result of them simply BEING women

[@emilyhancock3456]

lloydgush Where did he say that? Just because he cares about issues that face women doesn't mean he doesn't care about issues that face men as well. Ultimately both sets of issues concern everyone because they deal with basic human rights and we're all human...

[@Hurbie_53]

This man brought through more of his initiatives in one term than ANY other president and practically all of them had two rounds. As I have read from another commenter on another Carter related video (and I really could not tell it better than he did). Carter was brutally honest and told the American people the hard truths. Reagen told them what they wanted to hear. He had initiatives ready in 1976 when he became aware of where climate change issues were heading, that mirror agreed upon initiatives in the Paris Climate Accord almost 40 years later. Calling him a failed president is actively denying truth. This man is a friggin saint exactly because he knows that he is none and he is aware of his human flaws and openly admits them and works on them. There are people that make the world a better place when they leave it, as hard as that may seem. But the day he will travel further, this world will be a darker place for it ...

[@Azzizzari]

At least they can't get fired for BEING, if not imprisoned or murdered, and can get married... sorry, that point can't go to the US yet with all the atrocious opposition. Yeah woman get the worst. Love, Gays

[@LisaMahler82]

I strongly recommend many of you read "Half the Sky" by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. It is a phenomenally well researched and written version of this talk. Most of the dissenters' comments on this video (fairly) have to do with a lack of clarity and research. Where this talk lacks, the book excels. Check it out.

[@lillyofthevalley208]

Such a blessing. Thank you! I can only speak for myself. Because this is happening to me, it's happening to other women. I am not being paid for any of my work, but others are making money from my work. In exchange, I receive insults by many who hate me. I don't feel like I am competing with men or women. Doesn't phase me. I actually think many men can be hurt easier than women. Men tend to keep a lot to themselves. Many people are evil to their core and I don't have time for people like that. I have been abused by men and women on KZbin, yet I always rise above the issues at hand. People assume that I can handle abuse and don't understand that it is prayer and The FATHER IN HEAVEN who is there for me. I trust him. He is my audience and what he says matters to me. Ezekiel states that we have to tell the truth of God, otherwise we can go into eternal reproach. The wicked try to stop me but they can't. God's word is written in my heart and mind. No one could ever rob me of that. I don't care about fame and fortune, I care about His children and want them to be saved. If I write someone off in my life, it's for good because I love my peace too much. If I love others, then they can do anything to me, I will still love them. No matter how much it hurts, I still pray for them. The wicked made me famous. I never wanted fame or anything. I have done this for FATHER IN HEAVEN. He sees into people's hearts. The wicked know what they have done. When I ask questions, I am trying to figure things out. I'm deadly ill but I have decided that I will push myself to keep my heart and mind off the nonsense going on. I'm not working for politics and arguments. I'm working to help FATHER IN HEAVEN's children. I have my friends and on KZbin whom I love dearly and have been there for me, even if it takes me awhile to discern what's happening out there. I am suffering from my neck to my feet for the children of the Father in heaven. Yes, many of God's children are or have transgressed. Ezekiel says 1. Some would be jealous of me, will want to be like me and love me. 2. Some will be jealous of me, want to be like me and hate me. 3. Other's will love me just as I am. Women are the weaker vessel and a gentleman will listen to her when she speaks. If a man abuses a woman, she will find love somewhere else or never want to be in a relationship ever again. I have so much to give but I'm alone in this. It's painful. Since the 14nth of January 2022, I AM ON MY 4th box of tissues, that's how much I cry. Just had my technician wipe my new Apple MacBook uninstalled and reinstalled. I can't even watch a movie on it anymore. I can't even go onto Netflix or Showmax. I'm not a hater BUT a fighter for the lord of humanity. I don't discriminate against anyone. I do keep my distance from wicked people though. As for Dr's who are discrimination against President Ramaphosa, regarding Corona, don't know what they are talking about. It was outsiders who made promises to him and kept changing their word, making it seem like he isn't doing his job, but he is. We were suppose to get free vaccines etc. Testing should be free BUT we paying for it. Those who are heads of departments shouldn't expect President Ramaphosa to know everything they know. They supposed to report to him, bottom line. I feel so sorry for President Ramaphosa. People are speaking such nonsense about him. It makes me very angry. President Ramaphosa, I wish you could stand up for me as well. No one believes that we are related. My family laughs at me and it hurts so much. I don't allow anyone to speak badly of you. I stand up for you. You as a person and not any political party. You are a human being like us all. Presidents please listen and help President Ramaphosa. PRESIDENT Jimmy Carter, I enjoyed your talk very much and thank you very much for it. Love from the Holy mountain in Zion!

[@oxster]

i don't understand why ppl take immediate offense when any acknowledgement of women's issues are brought up. In no way did this or any other voice out there dismiss men's issues. SO WATS WITH THE HATE??

[@SamA-ho8uj]

Thanks president Carter!

[@titusorelius9458]

Sam A Thanks for spreading Misandry.

[@SamA-ho8uj]

Titus Orelius Really?! LOL

[@titusorelius9458]

Sam A Glad you find blatant sexism funny.

[@Miranox2]

Sam A I liked Carter for some of the things he did. Now I have to take it back. He's just a brainwashed SJW.

[@SamA-ho8uj]

BennyDACHO Sorry I don't agree with you.

[@sohiniisanyal7326]

This video is underrated.

[@Klein101]

Why?...It's a disjointed virtue signaling ramble

[@rebeccachester8933]

An inspiration, thank you

[@MissionaryOnWheels]

Genital mutilation is certainly never promoted in the Bible, this is a common Islamic practice. From an objective standpoint Carter's passion to help women and minorities and those who are oppressed is a strong point, yet on some of the things he said about Southern Baptist as a whole from my point were not accurately reflecting the entirity of America's largest protestant denomination. Do I think it is excessive and a little legalistic that some churches in the southern baptist convention forbid a woman to teach a sunday school class or a class with a man in it? Yes. What Paul was refering to in my studies of scripture was that a woman should not be a lead pastor of a church, yet there were women in the early church that played an invalueble role. The whole equal pay matter, now I do think he is right scripturally to pay men and women equally when they are in the same type of job and level of employment. I do not think its fair to pass up a woman over a man who are both qualified for the role. That is not impartial. I am not entirely convinced though that most jobs do that but some do. Carter has a few things in his favor yet I sensed at the begining of this sermon he grouped Christisnity way to closely with his mention of Islam. Because the two are very very different. That is just my take and although I cannot know another person's heart, Carter sounds as though he has some very good ambitions, yet some things I do not agree with 100%. He is right that women and men and blacks and whites are all created by God and have human rights. I strongly disagree with his stance on the death penalty since a cerial murderer had no problem ending many people's lives and do think if you murder a person you cannot say you still have a right to your own life. I think that matter of death penalty or not should be a state by state choice and although I have no strong lean toward or against capitol punishment, I will say that Jesus warned, "Those who live by the sword will die by the sword" and I am not sitting around crying over someone who killed many then got executed, unless they were wrongly convicted and were truly innocent.

[@katiekawaii]

@Vivi K Because the hatred of women runs deep, can be found in every country and every culture in the world, through every era in recorded history, and this is just one small expression of it. It is actually incredible how casually it permeates society, how absolutely accepting of it most people are.

[@shawnparkspost]

It is sad that a lot of men just don't care about this issue, but I do. I am planning to work on women's empowerment research and education for my future career.

[@NaR00W]

Quality control. You have none.

[@thaicromer1121]

After reading the comments it's apparent many of us who've watched this video are making judgements based on a preconceived attitude toward Jimmy Carter and what we wanted to hear as opposed to what is being said. Strip down the words said to the nature of the talk: women are globally mistreated and both genders globally do not care. The effort to empower women can be greater and it is up to those who have a voice to do so.

[@StigHelmer]

***** "women are globally mistreated" - if you compare with men they are not. View the hardship men face and you will see that men both modern societies as well as in 3rd world nations work more, work harder, sacrifices more and have fewer rights then women. "both genders globally do not care" - more people care about women then men. This speech and a million others like it since the dawn of time is a proof of that. Why is that laws against rape only mention women in the 11th century? Why is that we still have problem viewing men as victims in the 21st century?

[@janicknorman9396]

for a 93 years old, he's still sharp.

[@1LaOriental]

I love this talk. Carter does indeed speak the truth and the only problem that is mostly ignored is the economic system that commodifies everything; pits men against women; doesn't allow men to express vulnerability and fosters toxic femininity and masculinity. Peace🙏✌️

[@shaneconnors757]

What a GREAT MAN

[@waterwaveworks]

this video is about the mistreatment of women, not men, search what you want to see instead

[@tedoymisojos]

sick fucking people. How could they do such awful things to women?

[@itaialter]

I agree with what he's saying, but when talking about the inequality in the job market, one must also include the studies that show that women CEOs discriminate against women (in pay and hiring) just as much as men CEOs do. I'm not saying that it's okay (it's not), but it's an important piece of information.

[@CobaltCaster]

It's a systemic issue, there are women who support the patriarchy and there are men who fight for equality. It is important to keep that in mind, but also important to see how it plays into the bigger picture.

[@paulrevere3559]

Why does everyone think that Jimmy Carter was a bad president? And lots of people think Reagan was like god for US. P. S. I don't live in US, that is why I ask, maybe you have different views

[@back1879]

People thought he was too nice which is what people saw as making him bad

[@natashaw.6441]

Yoooo old white man being an unproblematic fave in this video. Love it. You go, Mr. President!

[@antmanatthemoment7233]

Out of curiosity, what does Jimmy being white have to do with anything?