> So, these men have often gone through life being wildly successful with this type of behavior up until society started to change around them.

I feel so bad for them. /s

I'm not saying you should feel bad for them.

I'm saying that's why it's so common: It's been a viable strategy for a long time.

I didn't neglect it, but I did delete it from my reply for the same reason you got flagged down, and thought I could make my point without adding that triggering distraction.

I am not radical feminist enough yet to accept that theory.