Man's Dilemma

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 19^th amendment of the Constitution that guaranteed that right.

To Be Continued