Do women want EQUAL RIGHTS or do they really want MORE RIGHTS?

Question

I am a woman. And I noticed that men seem to be in charge, but it's really women who are running things behind the scenes. I feel that women don't necessarily want equal rights, they want more rights. They want to be Lois Lane and Superman at the same time! What do you think?

Answer 1

I agree with you. Women want the option to EITHER be housewife and mother;-or career lady. [ or sometimes, both].

One example is that women can join the military voluntarily, but they can't be drafted.

And they seem to want a man who combines his male and female sides, while women have not changed much at all.
They still read romance novels and fantasize about gorgeous men taking them away on a while horse.

Men cannot compete with this fantasy image,and we are retreating.

Answer 2

Well, presumably, different women want different things - it seems strange that your question is framed in terms of a universal generalisation about women, yet you do not seem to include yourself within this - despite acknowledging that you yourself are a woman, you refer to women as "they".

I am a woman, and I believe the only justifiable position is to want EQUAL rights for all people. I do not see why that should be especially controversial. Any other position would morally bankrupt.

What is problematic though is that the debate is muddied somewhat by many people's (including men's) misunderstanding of what equality is. It may clarify things to call for HUMAN rights, in which area women are throughout the world, disadvantaged - while that state of affairs is allowed to endure, women do not have equal rights.

To be treated equally in society and the law is not necessarily to be treated THE SAME as men. For men to be treated THE SAME as women would not constitute equality either. There needs to be an understanding that just as women are different from men, men are equally different from women. There is no logical reason why men should be counted as the norm, and women counted as deviating from that norm. It wouldn't be nice to count women as the norm and to count men as deviating from that norm, would it? So why is it ok the other way round?

There is nothing wrong with treating men and women differently, as long as both are being valued equally and treated equally fairly, taking into account their differences.

I do not believe that the majority of women want to be Lois Lane and Superman at the same time, while denying men the right to do the same. If some women do want to be both (and I'm not sure that any would do, if they had equal rights and value in our society), that does not necessarily constitute wanting MORE rights, does it? It would only do so if it was coupled with a denial of men's right to follow suit, and I don't see that being trumpeted anywhere.

Answer 3

Yes, I want EQUAL rights. And EQUAL pay. And EQUAL opportunity.

I am not one of those women who wants to join the men at the military front or even jobs where lifting 50 lbs. is required. However, if a woman wanted to do that, she should have the opportunity, without anyone looking at her funny or challenging her or thinking there's something wrong with her. Different strokes for different folks.

I do not want to be Lois Lane or Clark Kent. They are in an unhealthy co-dependent relationship.

I serve one Master, Our Creator.

Everyone else I try to look at eye-to-eye and try to give everyone just respect, especially people in authority. It's not always easy when it seems they are looking down at me.

If, as in your example, I am "running things behind the scenes," then I want the recognition and the title and the corner office, etc. the same as any man would be entitled to. (Personally, I'm not too crazy about heirarchy either.)

Answer 4

I think the point you are missing is that women are NOT guaranteed equal protection under the law. At least, they are not in the US.

The constitution makes no provision for women's rights, other than women's suffrage. The equal rights amendment, after more than 30 years, has still not been passed by enough states to become law. Three more states would need to pass this amendment for women to be protected, as men are (of all races), by the constitution.

This is why so many women get irritated at Congress pushing flag-burning amendments and gay marriage amendments. Regardless of your stance on either, I think most people agree that basic human rights should take precedence. It isn't that women aren't granted most of these rights by custom, but they should be guaranteed BY LAW.

Answer 5

I want equal rights, no more, no less. I don't like the idea of being relegated to "the cheap seat" and / or having to work "behind the scene" if I don't want to. As a human being, regardless of my gender, I should have the choice where and how I like to work and exist. In the same fashion, I think that it's perfectly okay for men to be househusbands. We are no longer hunters and gatherers. Today, brainpower is more important than muscle mass when it comes to ensuring the survival of one's family and children.

Answer 6

I don't even understand your question. Do you live in the USA or a part of the western world or are you in oppressed part of the world, where women are treated like second class citizens??
Maybe you should move somewhere where woman are treated equally and with respect. US or Canada would be a good start.

Answer 7

I agree with you. Equal rights would not be really possible because of the differences between the sexes but it would be fair for women to have more rights tailored just for us. It would be so nice if one day WOMEN could decide for themselves what is right for them without having a minority of men interfering unfairly in the name of their own comfort/ego.

Answer 8

I do want the option to be either a stay at home mother or a career woman. I also want the option to be a working mother. What's more, I want my husband to have the same options. I want him to be able to stay home with the kids while I work, if we choose. I want everyone, man or woman, to live their lives in the way that suits them best.

So I'm afraid I don't much understand your question.

Answer 9

I think equal rights would suffice; however, I also agree that I think a lot of women was a bit of historic acknowledgment and appreciation for the contributions made that were underscored for years by men who didn't want to appear weak for having relied on them for their strength, wisdom, support, and encouragement. We all know that without us, few of them would have risen to the pinnacles of success that they did.

Answer 10

I agree, Women want to be seen instead of only heard, we've been the voice of men for a long time and I think we're starting to want gratification.