Town Designates Easy Parking Spots for Women: Is It Sexist or Sweet?
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2012/07/11 22:00:00
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The German town of Triberg is now designating parking spots for men and women. The parking spots assigned to women are much easier to maneuver compared to the men's, less convenient designated spots. The mayor of Triberg went on to state, "As a rule, men are a little better at such challenges.”
Nonetheless, several studies find that women are indeed better parkers than men. For a British study that came out this year, researchers monitored 2,500 drivers in 700 parking lots in Britain for one month. While women took longer to park, they were more likely to leave their cars in the middle of the spot. Women proved to be better at finding places and more accurate in lining up the car before backing in. Also, they were more likely to use parking strategies recommended by driving instructors.
THEGLOBEANDMAIL.COM reports:
Nonetheless, several studies find that women are indeed better parkers than men. For a British study that came out this year, researchers monitored 2,500 drivers in 700 parking lots in Britain for one month. While women took longer to park, they were more likely to leave their cars in the middle of the spot. Women proved to be better at finding places and more accurate in lining up the car before backing in. Also, they were more likely to use parking strategies recommended by driving instructors.
THEGLOBEANDMAIL.COM reports:
Triberg, in Germany, is leaving the more challenging spaces for male drivers
Read More: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button...
Top Opinion
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NeutronBomb 2012/07/11 21:42:23
Is it really rude to make fun of someone who feels that way? Possibly, but are you asking for it? Certainly.
Where in the question did it say "Do you enjoy being treated as stupid because you are a woman?" It didn't. you think every accommodation given to women is somehow a threat. Shall we make them do away with private stalls in bathroom in favor of a squatting urinal as well?
Get over it. I like easy parking spaces. I have a stroller and kids to get out. Who cares? If you don't like the spot you don't have to park in it. Its like the courtesy spaces for pregnant women. You don't HAVE to park there. Its just something that is accommodating.
Parking spots aimed at bad parkers (somehow), would be one thing, but specifically for women, is sexist and stupid.
Like I said a while back, what if this was aimed at asian drivers? Now, would that be celebrating a difference in cultures?
I am guessing you are pretty young. Sexism in not something to appreciate. Defending it makes you sound silly.
Women are more vulnerable and weak and deserve special treatment.