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While I agree that men do not have a past like women, I reject the idea that men don't have an abusive historical past for which societal gender beliefs and roles are directly accountable.
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While I can appreciate this for sure
I can also honestly say that it WASN"T women that made those laws. we didn't DO that TO men. it's laws that were made by men-- to men.
so yes, it is sad and perhaps seems abusive to some-- I don't see though, how they are on the same caliber as to how some races and women have been oppressed.
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Men were the only ones sent off against their will to die in war (via the draft) for over two hundred years.
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I think this was, in the past-- just common sense-- as there wasn't good birth control and if all the other armies had just men-- then the one with men AND women-- would sadly be at a disadvantage, as they would have been slowed down by pregnant women, and those, like myself that are 115lbs and 5'3" (and what about that time of the month.... would there be time to stop and wash the "rags" and then reapply them?)... I admit I can't carry as much as a 180lb 6' man nor can I go as fast... so which army would be more likely to win?? would you want to risk losing your home, country and such?...
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Many have abused their power - as have many women, though their powers are different. I firmly believe that every benefit society offers either sex based only upon their gender comes with a price tag and every detriment comes with hidden blessings.
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YES, I so agree.
fins