Double standards
Ok double standards exist on both sides of the male/female line. Many of these double standards slight women like the weight issue, or attractiveness, or income. There is one however that has never made sense to me that many women defend tooth and nail. It is the issue of physical violence (and even abuse).
Before I say anything else I'll point out that women gained the rights to vote, work, and generally be equal some years ago. It is generally accepted that chivalry is dead, and many women say "good riddens". Men and women are generally accepted as equals in all facets of life, generally. Despite this many women say that a man should NEVER hit a woman back if struck by one and should just walk away even if struck in the most disrespectful way in front of anyone or even in private. While I have never beat up a woman (or struck a woman) I think that the notion is bullshit. Back when "ladies" were considered weak and didn't have any rights whatsoever it made perfect sense, but not nowadays. I feel that if you step to me like a man I'll put you down like a man. I call it equal opportunity ass whooping. I made sure my wife knew that long ago, not as a threat, but as a simple truth. I firmly believe that if I hadn't made that clear that she'd have put her hands on me a few times, and it wouldn't have ended well.
Ok, so I know that I'll probably be crucified for bringing this up by the very women that I mentioned earlier who are so in favor of upholding this double standard, but I'd like to know why this still exists. What sense does it make? How is it rational to be equal, then fall back on this 'you can't hit a girl' notion?
*Just for further clarification I am speaking ONLY of a man hitting a woman AFTER she has landed the first blow*
Last edited by Incognito; 22-04-10 at 05:35 AM.
Reason: Clarification
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