How can we improve the problem of young women chasing bad boys and treating good men poorly?
I think the family is the most important place. Other than that, I think I'm going to have to blame the victim and say that we need to make young men more aware of this tendency. They can then choose to date women who don't do this and/or not date as much until they're older. I know this tendency has its roots in evolution, but so does men's desire for a variety of mates. I think another change would be to give an equal amount of recognition and shaming that we give to some of the bad things that men do.
If you think I'm whining, go ahead and point it out. I'll point out that this tendency has a larger impact than you might think on how all men percieve women, even the bad boys themselves.
qwyx, I agree somewhat, but disagree mostly. Even healthy young women will do this to a large extent. The extreme examples are as you describe though, and that needed to be pointed out.
Its not so much that women like "Bad Boys" they are just attracted to men who are seemingly emotionally stronger then them (in other words.. men who they cannot manipulate, use and abuse). Its the strength and confidence the bad boy has that women chase, not his "bad" qualities.
They treat good men badly because they see them as weak and spinless (mistaking kindness and morals for weakness). If you think about it, the problem goes both ways.. you can ask why do nice guys let women treat them like crap?
I don't have this problem because while I'm not a bad boy.. I wont hesitate to tell a women (or anyone else) off if they disrespect me or treat me poorly. And in relationships I will bail if the women behaves poorly... life is too short to take crap from people.