I was talking to my dad today and he although he is a very nice guy and everything, he admitted that he believes that women are not as capable and there should not be a woman president. Is this secretly how all men feel?
2007-10-27 20:26:36 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I certainly don't believe that. I'll frankly admit that the current Democratic front-runner is not my first choice (and not because she's a woman), but if she wins the nomination, I'll certainly support her against the Republicans.
I think most alternatives (male or female) would be "inherently superior" to the current occupant of the White House.
2007-10-27 20:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by Gnu Diddy! 5 · 5⤊ 5⤋
No I do not believe all men are superior to all women. When comparing individuals to individuals some men might be superior to some women in certain things. For example a man could be better at being a carpenter than another woman and vice versa. As a general rule the sexes are pretty much the same. I think more men feel like they shouldn't vote for a woman simply because she is a woman as one's sex has nothing to do with being President. So I'd say that most men do not feel the way your father does.
2007-10-28 19:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by Fortis cadere cedere non potest 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Physically, I have known and seen some women with the strength to actually kill a mountain lion with their bare hands, because of the way they lived. Some men can't even reach doing ten push-ups without really straining, because of their lifestyle. So, it hard for me to say whether women or men would be more superior given the same preparations and circumstances. Everybody is different in physique, in personality, in mental capacities, in talents, in abilities, and etc. Drunkards may have the ability to lead, but I couldn't depend on them for getting the best results or even showing up. Hercules may be able to lift ships out of the ocean, but if two and two doesn't make four to him, I see no reason to have him teach first grade math.
Who is the best person, that I can depend on to make the best decision, when the right one isn't available? There isn't a candidate running that is perfect and they are going to make mistakes. I hope they won't lie to me, as it has apparently been going on for quite a while in many official and not so official government actions! I really want to trust those in charge to make the best decisions in doing our, the people's business. Whether a woman or a man is in charge at the oval office, I hope we have done our homework in electing them, because they're going to make our decisions pertaining to that office, while they are there.
2007-10-28 21:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by histiletto 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neither is superior over all. Each gender does have strengths and weaknesses that are unique to each. The problem in our society right now is that we don't acknowledge those traits, we insist on homogenous equality. It's just not feasible, men and women are different. But who cares if they are? Each is equally valuable.
2007-10-28 13:57:00 · answer #4 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, point by point:
Women are not unilaterally inferior to men.
I agree with some posters that we don't have any female candidates in American politics that I would vote for. I didn't vote for Bush either, so...
Many countries have had great, great success with their female leaders. Angela Merkel comes to mind. So does Margaret Thatcher.
You can hit this list:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Women_World_Leaders
for a list of the membership of that council, though it is by no means an exhaustive or historical list of women world leaders.
Which begs the question... American Ladies... when are you going to get with the program here?
2007-10-28 15:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by eine kleine nukedmusik 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't think that way, and no, all men don't secretly feel that way. I hope for your sake that you don't start believing they do. It's unhealthy... and untrue.
On a side note, I wouldn't mind if Hillary became President. I think all politicians are relatively similar, and it doesn't have much of an impact on my life personally anyway. I don't even vote, and I couldn't care less what's between the legs of whoever is sitting in the White House.
2007-10-28 06:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by Jinton 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. I don't believe that we are inherently "superior" to women. But I don't believe that we are equal in all aspects either. Men are generally physically stronger. But women are more graceful, more flexible. Women are also more nurturing and in touch with their feelings. Men tend to assume the role of Leader more than women who generally speaking prefer to follow (Or it seems like it). I could go on for a while.
Of course, there are exceptions to the rule and they shouldn't be overlooked if they're capable.
All in all, men and women complete each other. Like Ying and Yang. One can't live without the other.
2007-10-28 03:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by stratostix 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
No we are all equal but I feel that our actions are what cause us to become more or less equal. Like who would be more superior a convicted felon or a law abiding college grad. Our actions define us and I'm sure a woman can be a strong leader but I really don't feel that Clinton would be right for the job.
2007-10-28 03:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny P 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
no we do not think women are superior, you can't just group 3.4billion men together and say "they think exactly the same", and that's what feminists do. I think we are equal, and in most cases feminism isn't an issue in a lot of countries except for england, USA and Australia.
2007-10-28 05:20:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
As much as I would like to say he's wrong and I dont believe that. Im not so sure I could say it and feel I was speaking the truth. I just think that it is a position of authority and respect. And when it comes to the beliefs of other nations such as the middle east, by electing a female president we would only further lose their respect and any gains we may have in that part of the world. I dont feel men are superior to women, I think it is just too hard of an argument to ever be settled.
2007-10-28 03:31:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 7⤋