DCSaints_Fan
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I believe the double standard is sexist, but not sexist towards men. Its sexist toward women. The difference in treatment of the two cases (older man with teen girl vs. older woman with teen boy) stems from rhe widespread belief that a woman should be a virgin until she marries. Since being married while still a teen (especially to somewhat older) is no longer culturally acceptable, any sexual activity when she is young makes her , "slut", "whore," "damaged goods" etc. - hence the crime is that much greater. Whereas men are impervious to those labels. I still think we have a tribal ideal that a womans sexualty should be controlled and guarded by society.