User blog comment:Maybebaby83/female countries and feminism/@comment-3094893-20101008144456/@comment-2241574-20101008171038

I'm not sure where you got the idea that men and women are equalizing; even if they are, it's not occurring at a significant rate.

Think beyond the "developed" countries and look into the "third world" countries. There are many women who are subjugated to men, many cases where women are basically used as nothing more than objects. In a number of countries, human trafficking and sex trade are widely prevalent; women are only used to fulfill one sexual desire after the next. In other places, women are not allowed to hold power at all; they have no right to complain against the injustices done against them. Truth be told, I think if we compare the entire world, a woman's status is not the same as a man's.

Now, think about the developed countries. I will agree that in today's society, politics/money is more important than "physical combat." But the differences between men and women can go beyond the flesh; men tend to be more aggressive, which basically equals to more success in society.

Also remember that sexist ideas are present, even if people are unaware of them. Even in developed countries, a woman is less likely to get jobs when compared to a man; sure she may find work, but it might be in an occupation that is "stereotypically female." In the same job position, a woman is more likely to get paid less than a man. Equalizing much?

So, let's say there is a man and woman, both with equal amounts of money, same positions (occupation, social status, etc.), even say the same amount of aggression/assertiveness. Now, put them both in a dark alley with a robber. Who is more likely to be the victim?

I know you said that male-female power positions don't concern you, but I don't think I understand your idea of "equality."