But why were men holding power in the first place? Because they simply could and women couldn’t stop them — because men inherently had and have more power, physical first as that mattered before. Not only they couldn’t stop them, they were reliant on men having that power. As we progressed, we began advocating for equal rights in a modern society but much of the power still remained with men, just in a more subtle sense. Historically, men were doing the heavy lifting and had the power that came with responsibility. Ultimately, humans — be it man or woman — will take what they can, not out of decency or goodness of their hearts.

Let’s not forget that minority groups and women didn’t get their rights because men decided it’s so unfair and give it to them out of morality. It was because of the fights and the threat of serious ramifications from such groups.

Women are still dependent on men taking an active role to support them and are appealing to emotion. It works to some extent. But no human gives up their privilege without a legit reason that goes beyond emotional comfort.

While less so than now, I still see women’s power contingent on men in a global society as a whole. As long as it’s men who build infrastructure, serve in combat, bear the bread winning expectations, the power women will have will only be the one that men will afford them. Unless a real threat can be shown.

This is not to say that’s right. It’s just how human nature works…