Oh, much worse.
In Asia and russia, expect to have to tolerate a mistress if he is successful.
In Russia, expect most of the men to drink a LOT. Some don't at all of course. Also expect to cook, clean, raise the kiddies AND work. Also, domestic violence over there is routinely ignored by the militia (cops)
In the Middle East, expect much much worse. Like tolerating physical abuse.
For the brides over there, american men that accept them as equals in the decisions of the household (or at least LISTEN to them) are wonderful. We do housework, some cook, and we work and don't drink so much.
All in all, it is the best of both worlds for both parties in the marriage. We get women that LOVE being women, they get decent men (sometimes outstanding compared to their homelands).
Sister married to Japanese. She has TONS of money and never cooks a meal. Sister married to Mexican. She owns huge property outside Reno and has a maid. Me? I married an American male. Get to raise my kid by myself because the lowlife won't hold a job. Brother married to an ethnic German. She drank and beat him with a baseball bat. All kinds in the world, pal. You are using a very broad brush.
They will marry you for citizenship. Any illusions you have of women idolizing you is just that....illusion.