The Pope criticized people who choose to have pets instead of children for not fulfilling their duty as human beings. Meanwhile, the rise of women in the workforce has made it easier for them to find a suitable partner, but has also led to a push to remasculinize men in countries like China.
The Pope faced backlash after suggesting that choosing pets over having children is not in line with one's duties as a human being. Meanwhile, China has implemented restrictions on video game playing in an attempt to discourage their youth from becoming too "feminized" and to look towards more traditionally masculine role models.
Psychologist and professor Jordan Peterson explains the paradox that women face in the working world: as women gain more power and status, they may be less attractive to men, which can lead to difficulties in both their personal and professional lives.