The Battle of the Sexes - Why Do We Fight It?
Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009
by Ella Camp
Men are afraid of women- they always have been.
This is a fact denied by men; unspoken by women, yet well known to both.
Man's resentment of woman was born the minute he found her plunked down beside him, and was ordered to share his world with her and procreate. When he discovered she had the power to make him weak, he trembled in fear, and resented her possession of that power.
Woman was a dream that man had wished for so long that when suddenly presented with the realization of his dream, it literally scared him silly. It was a classic example of the catchphrase: "Be careful what you wish for; you just may get it," and all that "It" entails. Man's nature of superiority precluded his ability to co-exist with a being he considered mercurial, elusive and inferior; notwithstanding her power to make him weak.
The battle was engaged- the battle for supremacy. To trick, beguile and seduce became the woman's response to the strategy of conquer, pillage and suppress employed by man. Not for many centuries did he come to realize that his was a strategy of self-defeat.
Men have traditionally possessed the greater weapons in this battle, denying the woman, by force of his physical strength and aggression, access to these weapons of education, knowledge and freedom. These she had to win for herself in ferocious and arduous battles.
Beneath this societal arena lies the subjective field of truce, where both sexes in battle-weary resignation, have need to retire from time-to-time. Here they lower their flags, remove their armor, and meld together in a giddy dance of passion which renders the raging battle outside meaningless.
That said, the men of today are, for the most part, slowly, but surely evolving away from their original cretinous nature; thus allowing women to relax their stance of self-defense. Albeit there are men who have adopted the attitude: "If you can't beat em- join em." They have forfeited the battle.
The winners in this battle of the sexes are the men and women who have opted to dwell in the field of truce; enjoy the fruits of each others victories, and merge together in the glorious dance of LOVE.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Detente is sought in this battle as women are winning; they are even rewriting HIStory into HERstory!In the battle of the sexes with women most men are sexually disarmed.(If you look up the meaning of, "whipped", in the dictionary you'll see a photo of everyman's face!)"Albeit there are men who have adopted the attitude of "If you can't beat ‘em- join ‘em. They have forfeited the battle."This is also true but it's only because women have adopted a version of this: "If you can't beat them, ,join them, THEN beat them; they'll never see it coming!"A well written article and by the way, thanks for draining the 'pond'.
OF course men are afraid of women. You have that one thing that (most) men want! But no, we're not evolving away from it...it's more of a societal capitulation that we teach our children that men are evil and stupid. Just watch any family movie...the father is either an idiot, stupid or out of his depth. Unfortunately, in the real world, it's nothing like that at all. But it doesn't stop people from communicating that one sex is the superior of the other.On the other hand, there are those of us who believe that BOTH are important in building successful and fruitful relationships. of couse we're in the minority. Which is a shame.
The part I like most about winning the battle is encouraging the man that he is indeed worthy of deep respect. As he rises to his esteemed position giving her honor, the woman naturally takes her designated position right by his side as a treasure. Whoever finds this capable woman that will do him good and not evil all the days of her life will be rewarded with great value. For her cost is far above rubies. The heart of her husband does safely trust in her, so that he will have no need of spoil. Her business dealings, craftiness and practical wisdom will benefit him so that her husband is known in the gates for his strength and honor in praising his wife all of his days while maintaining peaceful conditions within a marriage arrangement.
"...he discovered she had the power to make him weak." I like that, Ella, and it's very true too. What a beautifully crafted piece of literature! This is quality stuff. You are an exceptional writer, and you're certainly an asset to Searchwarp. I'm a fan. ~mogama~Thank you so much Mogama- I've read some of your articles, and you too are a good and interesting writer- Thanks for reading and commenting.
Women rule!!! nuff said:) Thank you for a great article, loved it!Well thank you Shonell- glad you liked it- I kinda did too- LOL- Always- Ella
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