I honestly think that at the current point in time women have it worse, i mean there are numerous countries where women don’t have the same rights as men and women are so much more vulnerable to gendered violence, rape, etc. sure, men are under a societal expectation to be providers but honestly that has standard has significantly reduced
“Have it worse” is obviously a completely useless and subjective statement, but the oppression that women face in many parts of the world is undeniable. There are areas where women are still considered property, and in many muslim countries they aren’t allowed to own anything on their own or get a divorce. Wife beating is still common practice in way more of the world than you think. I don’t know where you’re pulling this 4.5 number from, but saying real violence is “overplayed” is moronic.