What is the misconception of the view of male verses female in a dominant role of relationships?
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It has generally been thought (in the past) that males have been the dominant of the species.\n\nHowever, now women and men are considered to be equals, and neither one is dominant.
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No, I think men or women who think they are better than the opposite sex have bigger issues to deal with. Most normal people I know don't even worry about it. Definitely don't think one is better than the other.
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Biologically, Males have muscles and deal with problems thorugh direct approaches.  Females are weaker (just a fact) and therefore look to other methods to solve thier problems.
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Dominance is related to power, and power can have many forms. So far men could dominate on women, simply by the threat of their physical superior strength. In modern societies, where the use of violence is (supposed) to be a monopoly of the state, other forms of power is used (economic, mental, influence, charisma) to prevail and dominate, forms that can be accessed by women too.\n\nIt is said that matriarchal societies ended when its was realized be men that the conception of human embryo, was not sth devinne as it was believed till then, but that they had a participation in the whole process.
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goes right back tio evolutionary theory. males are hardwired to reproduce with as many mates as possible to ensure the genetic pool being secured and passing on the genes. Females are hardwired to be caregivers and protect their young. Im not saying its right or wrong just what genetic research would suggests. Social morales dictates tha rest
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There are two traditions depending on time and place.  Women have been regarded as chattel and as near-equals.  The respective gender roles vary wildly between the two traditions.
1100761
A women scorned? What would make you feel better? The truth is all people of both sexes have it in them to be arrogant chauvinist pigs or to be appreciative of there mate and refrain from carnal desires. Loyalty and monogamy is a hard characteristic to find in men and women in todays world.
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Girls always make the first move on a guy, when the guy is attractive.\n\nThat being said, it has a lot to do with current values and how the natural mating process works. There is an inert behavioral pattern for females to be attracted to more dominant personality males. This is mostly due to the natural desire for female sex to find qualities in a mate that compliment or ensure the survival and well being of their future family.\n\nWhat does that mean? A relationship is basically a team in the simplest form, two people interacting with eachother to accomplish mutual goals.\n\nAs a man, your role in the relationship is to be the provider, protector, and leader. (women can play this role too) \n\nIf you want to put another branch on the family tree, you need to step up to the plate and show your ascertiveness to the female species. \n\nGood luck, and remember to be respectful. The goal is to make a symbiotic team that works together in solving problems and accomplishing goals in everday life. Go out with the attitude that you want to make someone else's life easier by sharing yours.
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Women and men are different - whether these differences are biological or cultural is still up for debate. I personally think it's a mixture of the two- we teach boys and girls to be different, but there's an inherent difference too.\n\nSo what does that mean? Well, just that when dealing with someone of the opposite sex you have to keep this in mind. I'm a bloke, so if a girlfriend is complaining about her boss, I have to be careful not to try to offer her solutions but rather just listen- she wants sympathy, not new job interview techniques. Equally, if she and I have had a row, she has to understand that me watching TV for half an hour isn't avoiding the subject to get at her, but rather me calming down. It's a give-and-take situation.\n\nIt's an interesting question! I find it very reassuring to see that *both* sexes have trouble understanding the other... :-)
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Same reason women can't understand men (although they often think they can).  The ways of the two gender's minds are seriously different.  There are any number of ways to prove that; it's just true.  So if you are in the habit of understanding someone by imagining what you would think or feel in a similar situation, it won't work across gender lines.  Too many differences, and the differences too hard to imagine.
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Women are all different as are men.  Our behaviors set us apart from each other, whether it is how we dress to how we carry ourselves.  Some are more carefree and others more judgmental.  And of course, our morals also vary which have stereotyped so many genres to place us in.\n\nIt doesn't make it right but it is the way the moral majority work.
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thts a misconception not all they love men
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I hope you get an answer to this question, because it seems such things are more left to individual interpretation nowadays. Many women hate to hear the phrase "a woman's role". It's sort of odd that everyone can think of what a man's role is, but a woman's is so unclear. Another question might be, Did the roles change, who changed them and should they have ben changed for today's women in the first place?
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In my opinion, each person has a different view about relationships and all that goes with it. Some men and women have a conservative  lifestyle. They are true to their loved ones.  They honor their marriage and live by certain rules according to their faith and upbringing.  \n\nOther couples have a free relationship where their physical needs comes first and they have relationships with other partners. They are more open minded and rules are tossed out the door, or they believe in living together without marriage and there are no strings attached. \n\nMen and woman expect different things from one another. Some men are very controlling.  Others allow their wives to be more independent so she can be at home and raise the kids cook and clean etc...and go out with her girlfriends ..and he has his time with the boys and sports etc. \n\nThere are so many areas of life that could cause the man or woman to cheat. If a woman  constantly does not respond to her husband's desires and would rather watch " American Idol"...then what does she expect ?...he is going out to find someone who will give him what he needs and wants..the woman can also cheat it's not just the man.....most people want a happy and healthy life together.....some couples are party people...they are not happy to stay at home and do things together.....the man and woman in any relationship needs to find out what makes the  other one tick before committing to a relationship in order to have a decent marriage and peaceful home life.  What do they really want? You have to know the person you are involved with long enough to really know him or her before you say " I do"...or you might say " I won't"
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I prefer a dominate man over one that's whipped. I always believe the man wears the pants not the woman. I don't think it means equality.
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I don't know if there's ever a situation where one person is always right and the other person is always wrong.  I don't like to think that there's such a great divide between girls and guys because that doesn't bode well for my future relationships!
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From your perspective that may be true but from a guys perspective it isn't right in front of him because guys think differently than girls and interpret words and behaviors differently.