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  Gender Equality or Selective Equality? A Hard Look at Modern Society, Politics, Courts, and Workplaces By : Vijesh Nair Date : 17/01/2026 Investigation journalism Introduction: Is Equality Still the Goal? The modern world speaks loudly about gender equality , yet many citizens—especially working men—are asking an uncomfortable question: Has equality turned into selective privilege? From political freebies funded by taxpayers, to workplace expectations, to court judgments that appear one-sided, there is a growing perception that men’s physical, emotional, and mental limits are ignored , while women’s rights and protections continue to expand—often without equivalent responsibility. This is not an argument against women. This is a call to re-examine fairness . Political Freebies and Vote-Bank Equality Across democracies, political parties increasingly offer gender-specific freebies : Free transport Cash transfers Subsidies Reservations and quotas These schemes are f...