Since
recorded history, there was a power struggle between the sexes with men on top.
Man established arbitrary laws, rules, mores, and regulations and has even classified
females as the” weaker sex.” Further support for man’s dominance can be found
in reading the Old Testament. In Genesis, Eve was came from Adam’s rib and not
the other way around. What? Also, there
was also a curse put on Eve. She could have children, but only in sorrow.
Seductively, she tempted Adam to eat from the tree of
knowledge. Could it be that man’s fear and distrust of women was related or
rooted in sex; especially to a sexually attractive female? The following is a
facet of man’s dilemma.
In fact, in
some primitive cultures, it’s the young women and not the older women that were
dreaded. Not only that, it’s the older women that had the decisive voice within
the tribe. There are numerous illustrations that signify the power of women
when it comes to a virile man. For example, according to the Samson and Delilah
story, Samson’s hair length was his power given to him by God. However, he was
smitten with Delilah and he confided to her about the origin of his strength.
She betrayed him, cut his hair, and he was weakened losing his God-given strength.
Turning to Greek mythology, Ulysses, while on his Odyssey, had to be tied to
the masts, while sailing past the island home of the Sirens. The Sirens were
famous for their beauty and luring sailors, bringing them to their deaths. Thank
goodness Ulysses lived. There are other myths and stories that substantiate
that man was driven by his affect. As a result, he was vulnerable and simply no
match when it came to an attractive female.
Man was been
told by man that he was king of his castle and that a woman was considered his property.
He was in control and could do whatever he pleased or desired with his mate.
The woman was expected to be dependent and to meet man’s requirements and/or
desires. She was confined to the home, she was to remain loyal, and was to rear
his children. She was allowed and
encouraged to marry a wealthy man or she could go to college in order to find a
suitable husband. If she wanted a career, she could become a nurse or a
teacher. She was denied equal pay status because she was expected to be
subservient and have her husband provide for her. It took how long for women to
be able to vote in United States? In fact it was the 19th amendment
of the Constitution that guaranteed that right.
To Be
Continued
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