Why do men think they have the right to take all the decisions? No matter how much the world progresses they will always think they should rightfully have the last word.
They pretend to be broad minded and happy that women are doing well in their respective careers but they can never stomach the fact that some women have a mind of their own. Women can also take decisions, they also work, and they also feel tired. But for men they will remain the trophy wife who they can show off to family and friends.
You might think you are not chauvinistic, but you are so naturally, it's part of your make.
It is difficult for a girl to be dolled up all the time. But you expect that. If a girl wears specs she is a geek and too dorky for you eyes. But if a man is wearing specs it is a mark of intelligence. If a girl has put on a lot of make-up she is “loose” and “easy to get” and if she is dressed shabbily you will call her un-cool. Then again its fine for a guy to dress shabbily, that’s cool.
You think it is a woman’s right to pursue a career of her choice but when she does it you would like to give the approval. Why this patriarchal mentality? Isn’t this what independent minded intellectuals fought for?
If the child has to go for an excursion the school requires the father’s consent, why? Is the mother any lesser as a parent?
If this is how the world is to be, I guess the Elizabethan England was better. At least there women knew they were treated as lesser. But at least they made chivalrous men back then.