If i could answer this, it would be woman. They work hard for the men while men tell them to do everything. Bring out the men bomber! Without women, there would be no Eve, babies and children, future leaders and care. That's why women are not details, they must be equal, and men have to be responsible for themselves. Men always decide for the women. We won't have equal freedom. But at least there are more privelages for women, thank you Lord!
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I think this is a very sensitive, touchy question. Not to be posed that way. Being a woman myself, I would not exalt my kind. \n\nReason being, there is no one 'better' sex. To each their own qualities and goodness. Just as each individual differs in their talents and occupations, so too for men and women. There are things men are better at, and rightly so, likewise for women, though it would not detract either from performing what the other does. I agree that women have harder labour in child bearing, rearing and birth. So too, for handling and managing a whole family including herself, after that!\n\nBut. I would not say it makes her better than men. Both men and women are equal, though their qualities and the things they do may differ.
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Speaking from a Christian perspective,men and women are equally likely  to believe in God...\nHowever,WOMEN are more likely to do something about their belief than men are--ln Church,they're on the committees and boards and meetings.....much more so than men - as every Church goer knows.
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personally. women of yesterday are greater than us now. they had more strict standards to live by and they probably had a lot more pressure and expectations from men.
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I agree, I always wondered that myself. I work with a lot of women who talk about women can do everything a man can do, but let a heavy box land in front of them and it's like they forgot everything they said about their abilities.
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Mostly it is the way people are brought up that gives them the idea that a woman's place is in the home.  Psychology has a lot to do with that thought.  Everyone has different backgrounds and experiences in life that make them agree or disagree with that debate.  I as a woman dont feel that this statement is necessarily true and feel that a man has the same responsibility over the home as his wife does.  But like I said it all depends on how one was brought up and what ideas they developed on the issue.  For instance, my grandfather made the kids do everything in the house and would ask them to let my grandmother rest.  My mother then developed the idea that she should be a helpful housewife, unlike her mother.  My father, seeing that my mother did everything in the house, never lifted a finger in the house.  I grew up thinking how unfair that was of my father and believe that both should clean up around the house and look after the kids as well as both have the responsibility to work and pay the debts.  Thankfully my husband feels the same way!!!  LOL  We both make a mess, we should both pick it up!  We both spend money, we both should earn it!!
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Since I don't have a wife, I can only answer this theoretically, but I would say my wife. You have a greater duty to protect her, plus she is younger (I hope!) and has more life ahead of her.
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Women are built for endurance. Their muscles are more suited to stamina and tenacity. The thicker layer of fat beneath the skin is an energy store to overcome hard times. These attributes make their survival and the survival of their children much more likely.\n\nOn the other hand, men are throw-away items with muscles suited to strength, rather than endurance, to protect the female and get food.\n\nTogether they make a pretty good team - alone, neither is very good.\n'MUST SEE' REFERENCES:
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It's just popular society belief that men are the brave and noble ones who must fight to protect the women and children. Ya know, one of those old fashioned sayings that developed back before women's rights and all that jazz.
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Women need Men, Men need Women.  We are dependent on each other.
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American women tend to be more independent, therefore the whole "man of the house" thing is shifted to a more equally balanced household in terms of decision making.  Some men may find this intimidating. Personally, I love American women for that same reason.
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In the Bible when it refers to men, in just means people in general, so yes, women are created equal in God's eyes, but in society now-a-days women are still receiving the short end of the stick. Trust me, I know!
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Women are beautiful delicate creatures.  Men are sinewy and tough.  Women smell nice and fresh.  Men smell musky and musty.  Women are sexy with big boobs, big butts and long hair... built for comfort.  Men are built to lift heavy things like lumber and hay bales.  Built for utility.  Wow maybe I should switch teams.
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I agree with you dei . . . \n\nGreat women are rare . . . \n\nAnd Ashley . . . you are correct also . . . a dedicated homemaker requires lots of passion . . . but I believe Dei (the asker) is also speaking in generalization.\n\nLook at the world around you . . . most women . . . are looking for a guy . . . to usually pay their way through life . . . because through feminism . . . they are taught that they deserve it.  \n\nTrue women work . . . and generally in the corporate or fiscal world . . . they don't work as hard as men, work as many hours, or they take time off for incidentals.  \n\nMen go to work . . . 8 hours a day . . . work overtime when asked with no complaints . . . even if we are sick . . . we still go to work.\n\nProfessional women . . . they go to school and get a good career or job . . . but then they decide that they want a baby.  They take a leave of absence . . . and when they come back . . . they are back at their job . . . usually part time . . . because they want to spend time at home with the baby or they don't even return to work at all.  \n\nWomen generally want to marry up . . . (marry someone who makes more money than them).  When they do . . . then they think more about their relationship than work and their work suffers.\n\nLet's talk about women who do not work . . . the housewives sect.  Because the age of women's lib . . . women stop doing the things that are normally a traditional gender role in the home.  \n\nDo you know how many women I dated . . . who don't even know how to make a grilled cheese sandwiche.  Or have problems cleaning the house . . . or do the laundry.  You know how many times . . . I came home from work late . . . and asked what's for dinner (to a fiancee) . . . and she says "you have two hands . . . do it yourself"  Many guys will say they heard that from their gf and/or wives.\n\nWomen often say they are taken advantage of . . . by men from the work they do at home or at a secular career.  If that is the case . . . why do women live longer than men.  And with women's libs . . . and mother's on strike . . . men not only work 40-60 a week but they also do housework too . . . is that fair . . . no it is not.\n\nAsh . . . you are an exception to the rule . . . but that is a rarity . . . a prize . . . your husband must love you a lot . . . and you must love your husband a lot to support him . . . in his career endeavors . . . as he supports you in getting a better education.\n\nSomeone like you . . . is something to be proud of . . . but women in general . . . no . . . I don't thinks . . . because most (in general) are self-centered.
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It is true that women still get paid less than men and very few women are holding leadership position. However, the Vitorian perception that men are "naturally" smarter and more intellectually capable than women is no longer held to be true. In fact, there are more elected female leaders (in the world) right now than at any point in history. The fact that these leaders receive strong supports from both male and female constituents shows the rising level of respects that men have for women as intellectual partners. As further proof, recent surveys indicate that the majority of men think that women are just as intellectually capable than they are. Today's women have earned the respect as intellectual co-equal.
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The problem with your question is that you're assuming that all women are the same.  There may be few differences among women in some cultures, but in American society, I can absolutely guarantee:  we are not all the same at all!\n\nFor some women, staying home and raising a family is what works best for them all.\n\nFor other women, having careers is what works best for them.\n\nI could be mistaken, but I don't think that there are many women who stay at home full-time when there are no children.  I'm sure some do, but every woman I know who has stayed home has raised children.\n\nThere simply is no "one size fits all" rule that will fit everyone best.  Each situation and each woman must be taken individually.  What works best for one woman and her family may not work best for another.  So, it's really best not to make decisions that do not allow for individuality.
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What an interesting question.  I think you are right - I expect it would make a huge difference - especially if it included those countries where women currently can't hold office at all.  I imagine there would be far fewer wars as I don't think most women would choose a path of direct action (such as the war in Iraq).  I would like to think there would be more nurturing and care across the board - but that depends on the women.  I mean, look at Margaret Thatcher - she wasn't exactly the warm and fuzzy type.\n\nI think the best thing would be if there could be a more even match of men and women in power, perhaps we would see more balanced leadership - who knows!
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Men were always taught to be the protectors of women. So to protect them they have to work.  With NOW maybe that will change.