when you're with members of the opposite sex....?

Question

....do you think that such a thing as battle of the sexes is as much of a big deal, according to yourself, as it is generally perceived to be?

its just that when i hang out with and get along with a lot of males, particularly during the years when i had made more male friends than i did with female ones back at school, i've never really encountered that male vs female problem and i never went along with that belief that men see themselves as being superior to women and women being better than men. from a very young age, i was brought up to respect both genders and to accept that women and men have their own faults, as well as that no one gender is better than the other.

therefore, speaking from personal experience, the battle of the sexes thing hardly exists, yet i am also aware of the fact that gender inequality is still a issue yet to be resolved, in regards to equal pay and a father's right to see his kids, when say a marriage breaks down.

what do you guys, think?

Answer 1

I think the boundaries are much more blurred these days. Both men and women are generally much freeer to take up the roles, style, etc that they want to rather than being defined by their gender.

You have the right approach, to treat people on their merits, but there are still some cultures and institutions where gender bias exists. Women still get paid less on average than their male equivalents. Society as a whole still sees childcare as a more female than male role; so some employers see women as less reliable employees because of that, while some male employees find it harder to get support from their employers for their role as parents.

There are ways in which men and women do tend to differ, although it's not true of every individual man or woman. Women tend to have better verbal skills and be more empathetic. That's not better or worse than men, but it can make women more naturally suited for the jobs of the 21st century when communication is more important than physical strength.

Unfortunately I think we still judge women more harshly than men on things like appearance and behaviour. There still seems to be an attitude that it is a woman's wider duty to those around her to look attractive & please other people, which does not apply as much to men.

Answer 2

I don't really buy into the whole battle of the sexes. I do think that each gender has strengths and weaknesses. But I don't think that one is any better than the other. I use to joke around with my girlfriends about how useless guys were and do a little grumbling about the men in our lives. But then I started to realize that they were more serious than not. It was then that I stopped bashing men and started pointing out to each of them the best qualities of their guys and of guys in general. So I can't say it made me as popular, but I just didn't think it was right.

I think there are still people out there feeding into the gender bashing that goes on between men and women. And I really know that there are some male chauvanists out there who believe that women belong in the kitchen. But I don't think it's as bad as it use to be. And I think with time it will disappear all together.

Answer 3

God, I hope we are better then men, haven't you heard the saying,

Women who seek equality with men have no ambition.

Men and women have their strengths and weaknesses. Women are better at some things and men are better, and there are different rules for both. Worse example is when two people live together. She is a common law wife (horrible term) and has no rights whatsoever. Then on the other side, if a man fathers a child, then the woman wants an abortion, he has no say in the matter, so I guess it all evens itself out one way or another.

Answer 4

I think a few stalwarts keep the flame of gender discrimination alive. I don't think too many people care these days. Everyone is basically the same physically (even the private bits are actually not that different between the genders when you think about it) and they main reason why people think of themselves as being strongly tied to their own gender is a societal trait rather than an innate personal one.

Answer 5

Advertisers have sought to drive a wedge between men and women because friction and conflict makes money. You are lucky not to have bought into it. People who have lead ugly, conflicted lives, always
emphasizing differences and finding misery, and driving others away. If you look for harmony, it can be found. If you look for discord and hatred, it is available as well. You attitude is the tuner. and brings in the type of reality you require. Many stations are available from the same situation.

Answer 6

properly, 2 issues: a million) I relatively have by no skill slot in with the different contributors of my own gender, besides. 2) i'm the only female technician who's working in our (great) artwork center and the working courting with the 30 adult men, has often been sturdy. consequently, i don't sense qualified to respond to your question.

Answer 7

I actually think SLuR was joking. pmsl.

Battle of the sexes hmmm, I think nowadays it isn't so much of an issue unless the inequality of women in a Muslim society or other third world countries and religions is taken into account. Certainly in England it's not too much of an issue. I think your comments regarding the pay issue and father's rights is valid, however my husband won custody of his children and I know of a few others who did, so I think that is becoming less of an issue also.

Good question.

Answer 8

Poor Old SLuR, speaking the truth of an idiot. I do'nt think there is a battle, it's just a game for most of us. Seems to me that some people will die alone never having experienced love at all. Go back to the sewers SLuR.

Answer 9

I don't think it's a superiority thing or a battle, it's just that the differences between us men and women are amplified as being short-comings.

Answer 10

I completely agree with u.