I can understand how you could see it this way. I thank you for sharing your interpretation-- though I don't agree.
I VERY much appreciate another's view-- gives me more to think about and ponder(and hopefully if I get enough other views- it will help to perhaps lessen the hold my view has on me)

wondering though....... have you ever wondered why an object should be regarded as female? instead of male?.... why not just "it"? why any gender at all??

I also appreciate your sharing the vehicular homicide stats. I'm sure there are some instances where females reap the benefits of their gender..... just that throughout history it's way over to the males advantage for gender. They get drafted because they are more likely to win a fight if/when strength is an issue(carrying the heavy artillary and ammo) and plus women are more a target for torture(rape). Who would rather have a 130 lb. less strong person fighting for you than a 190 lb. stronger person?
I doubt many males throughout history have ever been publicly punished for adultery, or being careless with results of pregnancy out of wedlock.(they rather get the pat on the back and the eye wink)

To be certain -- I'm not ever ever saying that men don't have biases-- they most certainly do-- and that upsets me too. A little boy should be hugged and kissed just as much as a little girl, a boy should be reveered for his sensitivity(IMO).... and if men don't care to share or converse about "feelings", then I think they should be respected for that.... as females generally don't care to hear how a steering column works......

**this is just a post about my trigger of female abuse....(not saying that males don't ever experience imbalance or abuse)

these imbalances are what causes rifts in the gender wars(IMO)-- why can't there just be mutual respect?? (if there are 10 strip bars that guys get to watch-- then why not 10 strip bars where gals get to go watch? why aren't there male and female names for ships?)equal value/or degradation- but in differing ways?
Protection for the less physically strong from the physically stronger, and understanding to those that struggle with thoughtfulness from the ones that tend to be more mindful.......

we are NOT as different as most want to believe........

thank you for your reply.

fins