<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me information on the reasons for such a large percentage of men acting chauvinistic towards women today?
<|assistant|>
The large percentage of men acting chauvinistic towards women today is due in part to traditional gender roles that reinforce gender inequality and patriarchal structures. In many cultures, men are socialized to believe that they are entitled to be leaders and to make decisions for those around them without consultation, including women. This mindset is then internalized and reinforced by popular media and other forms of cultural messaging which create a pervasive gender imbalance that is difficult to challenge. Additionally, some religious frameworks can be used to justify this gender imbalance. For example, some interpretations of the Holy Book state that women should be subordinate to men, a premise that continues to influence the behavior of many men in society today. Finally, poverty, unemployment and other economic conditions can create an environment in which gender inequality is tolerated or encouraged due to its acceptance in cultural norms.