| | Other than giving birth to children, there aren't signficant differences between what men and women can do. They are both equally human and should have equal rights. I am the one who presented an affirmative case for allowing women in combat if they want and can meet the same standards as men.
There are societal roles and expectations for women. In some cases, they have kept women from acheiving their potentials.
Things have come a long way in western civilization from the times when women could not vote or own property, but, as I pointed out, as Dorothy Parker pointed out, there is still a long way to go.
Yes, Ma Joad was the backbone of her family. She played an important role. However, she was not one of those men who learned something from the experience in The Grapes of Wrath. She was stuck in her role.
Certainly we need Ma Joads, and some women will choose to be in that role. I think it would be good, though, if women can choose other roles also if they wish, like working in construction and technology, like being in ground combat.
I like women who are my equal. They don't have to spit and use the "F" word in every sentence, but they should be able to talk philosophy with me without getting all offended, telling me how unpleasant I am, and running away. I like women, and men, who like to take stands and make their lives matter. I don't like stupid girls, do you?
bis bald,
Nick
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