Kind thoughts,

Hermes

knock urslef out!

The truth is that society is never equal. Though women seem to have the upper hand in many things, society tries to adjust as it sees fit over time. Currently, there is a balance trying to be made. People are afraid that society will revert to its old ways, men will take the upper-hand and women will suffer as they did in the past. The stereotype is an unwillingness to risk things getting too out of hand and exert a bit of pressure so that women can retain at least some rights. Though it isn't right to allow such a stereotype to be accepted, it is almost necessary at this time. Not everyone is as willing as you to be equal.

The world is pretty knew to the whole equality thing. In some societies, like the Bedouin societies of the Old World, women did have some rights and freedom, but, as is the case in many areas, they had outside influences help create a bias and deplete the majority of women's rights. In much of the world, still, women do not have many rights. In cases such as the United States, society has advanced as far as recognizing that everyone should be equal, but a stereotype still exists because of the ongoing attempt to balance. The stereotype for women is probably just as strong but society is trying to make up for it by giving women the upper hand in some things such as divorce cases. It's almost like compensation, though still wrong. Women still have harder times finding employment, and do not get paid as much on average despite having the same jobs.

Plus, the stereotype hasn't always been the same. During Roman times, it was very okay to cry if you were male. In fact, men cried regularly. The kilt is made for men and in many societies, dresses, robes, makeup and wigs belonged to men. This recent trend that men are either macho or bumbling idiots is not common outside certain areas.

It's all about balance and though we're getting closer, the world just hasn't reached its equillibrium yet, but is still striving to. As you can see; men are slowly becoming able to show feelings and wear colors such as pink without ridicule and women are slowly gaining acceptance as capable individuals.