Divorce and Uncoupling

b.) Compare the research presented on "her" divorce and "his" divorce. What do you think accounts for the gendered differences in this regard??

Both men and women have negative experiences while going through a divorce, but I believe that women experience more hardships than men. Women experience a great economic loss from the divorce, do to the fact that society has this standard set that men should make more than women. Also women experience a greater economic loss because they generally are the ones to take over the responsibilities of the kids. And with the lack of resources available to divorced women and fathers owing in child support, the economic loss can be even greater. Men on the other hand often experience a greater sense of lonliness and loss. Men often feel lonely because society has taught them to not be emotional and expressive, so they have no way to share their feelings or get their feelings out. A man might also experience a greater sense of loss if him and his ex wife decide to split custody. Even though the father is able to interact with his child, he may miss being apart of their day, everyday.