Disproportionate Rights Men Have to Deal With
Selective Service Registration: In the United States, only men are legally required to register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Failure to do so can result in ineligibility for federal student loans, federal jobs, and citizenship. This is a legal obligation imposed solely based on sex and is often cited as a clear example of sex-based discrimination against men. Parental Rights at Birth: A mother's parental rights are automatically established at the birth of a child. A father's rights, particularly if he is unmarried, are not. He must take active, legal steps to establish paternity to have any rights regarding custody, visitation, or decisions about the child's upbringing. This has led to advocacy for automatic parental rights for fathers listed on the birth certificate and for stronger protections against "paternity fraud." Presumption of being the Primary Financial Provider: While this is more of a societal expectat...