Are men and women equal?

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Equal: being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
"add equal amounts of water and flour"

Male : of or denoting the sex that produces small, typically motile gametes, especially spermatozoa, with which a female may be fertilized or inseminated to produce offspring.

Female: of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs, distinguished biologically by the production of gametes (ova) which can be fertilized by male gametes.

Yes

No

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+1 y

This was a basic knowledge question and still 33% said yes

And I find it hilarious that the people who are arguing with these definitions cannot or fail to define their own terms

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+1 y

Its only a problem when I run out 🤣

[RiseofArtemis]

They are not and never will be. Equality doesn't exist in nature as equality would cause everything to be destroyed as it does in human society. Nothing in nature is equal as it would destroy the purpose of having two different sexes in animal species.

Are Mice and predatory birds equal? No they aren't. Both have their part in nature and both have ways to survive or evade each other. If they ever would be equal they would destroy each other. Nature has an Imbalance which is needed in order for nature and humans to function.

A society that wants equality is one that's going to die out. We should simply use the natural tools we got and use them for the best of society. Men are natural inventors and protectors, and women are care takers and know what children need.

Equality is damaging us and is going to be the end of western civilization. What will in the end destroy us is the sexual freedom women and men have.

[DrBanana]

No human is ever equal in the sense of all the same due to different traits and in general we are a species with sexual characteristics that separate us with male and female.


That being said I think in most ways we are equal in most developed countries for the most part.


Don’t get me wrong I think on a practical level though nothing will ever be super equal due to average personal and cultural choices along with differences in general in what men and women may choose to go into like fields of work or lifestyle choices that are more appealing to men or women.


Just an opinion though not claiming my response is gospel just as a friendly heads up if people feel about the situation.

[A_Bell]

It depends what you mean by equal and how much tolerence.

We are equal under the law and that is it. Beyond that, circumstances, chance, preferences, genetics, birth, and other factors separate everyone. Sex is one of those dividers.

Even though I am an athletic female, I could not stand my ground against even an average guy. But, I could also probably still get away with a few things by crying a few tears.

Guys don't deal with childbirth but don't get the joys of motherhood.

[RandomGuy1032]

We aren't equal under the law

[A_Bell]

@RandomGuy1032 sure we are, within reason. (What I said about tolerance.)

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Wym it depends I gave a FUCKING DEFINITION how could I be any more clear on what I meant?

[A_Bell]

Take a deep breath and derail the rage train.

Your "definition" was nonsense and far from helpful. Quantity? 1 man and 1 woman are the same. But you obviously don't mean that unless you are just here to waste our time.

Size? Degree? Same mesningless traits.

Of course it links to a video, but if you expect people to watch a video to snswer a question that doesn't reference the video you are about as useful as a spammer.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

At this point y’all aren’t even talking to me you’re talking to Google Oxford Merriam Webster

But I’m glad I did this post because it has revealed something very peculiar about the people on this site

[A_Bell]

Glad to be of service.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

You weren’t you were just a nuisance

[A_Bell]

Someone's jealous.

[BlueScorpio]

@RandomGuy1032 yes we are, if I kill you I should go to jail, if you kill me then you should go to jail.

[RandomGuy1032]

@BlueScorpio women and men are not treated equally under the law AT ALL

[BlueScorpio]

@RandomGuy1032 we should though.

[RandomGuy1032]

That would break reality.

[WhiteBoyChill]

Well said! 👍

[A_Bell]

@RandomGuy1032 your use of CAPS without evidence is irrefutable.

[Jessica405]

No. They are not equal. Instead, they are complimentary. They fit together like a lock and key.

Of course, they both should have equal opportunities.

[EmmaMary]

@Jessica405

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[Jessica405]

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[BlueScorpio]

By law and humanity I hope so. physically we are different, however, we both feel the same amount of different emotions, we both have a heart and soul, we both can bleed red. Being physically different shouldn't mean less respect to one another.

[RiseofArtemis]

Men and women are both physically and mentally different, we think different. Its proven by studies and scientists that men think logically while women think more with their emotions and what makes them feel better at the end.

[BlueScorpio]

@RiseofArtemis that's exactly what I said, did you not read what wrote? I said we were physically different but physical differences should mean we should treat one another with lack of respect.

[WhiteBoyChill]

You also said “we both feel the same amount of different emotions”

[BlueScorpio]

@WhiteBoyChill we do? We both cry, we both feel anger, we both feel fear, we both feel scared, happy, anxious, etc. These are all a range of emotions that men and women can feel despite their sex, but everyone expresses them differently. How do you not know this? Guys just cause we're physically different doesn't make one less human than the other, we're not robots. It's getting to the point we're some of you think men and women are complete and totally different species from each other. No, we are the same species, we're both human beings.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Ngl kinda sound like you have an inferiority complex

The way we deal with those emotions makes us completely different women are ruled by their emotions men rule their emotions

[BlueScorpio]

I don't have inferiority complex but i can see why some people might if thats what you're trying to do to them, and all you did was repeat what I just said. "These are all a range of emotions that men and women can feel despite their sex, but everyone expresses them differently." You're not absorbing anything I'm telling you but being dismissive. Listen.

[BlueScorpio]

@WhiteBoyChill yes.. You're finally catching up. Men and women can feel different range of emotions.. why is that hard to comprehend? Just the other day I saw a young man crying cause one his family members was passing away, I've seen the same in women. Why are you guys trying so hard to the humanity from yourselves and women? You guys are just as emotional, if that wasn't true I wouldn't see men complaining day in and day out about society not caring about men's mental health feelings, their difficulties in relationships etc. All you have to do is look at history and it will prove to you just how emotional men can be, good or bad.

[WhiteBoyChill]

Uhm no. I only disagree that we experience the same stuff just as often.

Guys don’t cry even 1/10th as often as women do

[OlderAndWiser]

Men and women, on average, are quite dfferent in physical attributes and of course they are not equal when measured on those qualities. However, men and women are afforded equal rights under the law.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Not in divorce and family courts

[OlderAndWiser]

Don't try to lecture me about divorce courts.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

I think you mean don’t burst your bubble

[OlderAndWiser]

No, I am cautioning you to not embarrass yourself by trying to tell me what happens in divorce courts, unless you actually know what you are talking about.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

If you knew what happens then you wouldn’t have said we are afforded equal rights under law

[OlderAndWiser]

Yes, I do know what happens in divorce court. Much better than you do.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

I don’t doubt that you’re much older im certain you know a lot

Im just asking why didn’t you bring it up when you said men and women are afforded equal rights under law

Don’t those pro-choice people say my body my choice what if the dad wants his child too bad the mother somehow has more rights than the father what if the father doesn’t want the baby too bad if the mother can carry to term and have you paying her for 18 years

Where is the equality?

[OlderAndWiser]

You are right about that issue. I am opposed to abortions so, for me, equality wouldn't be an issue. I think father's should have equal rights to unborn children.

[Brandon315]

Are we equal? We should be. Are we treated equally? We should be.
Everything is defined by your frame of reference. If you're looking at who on average has the better levels of muscle mass, that's women. But if you're looking at which would do better in a group survival situation. That would be women (far more likely to work together) pain tolerance - women crush men in this catagory. Likely hood to attempt suicide. Yay women. Chances of successful suicide. Yay men. The scores are all over the board and easily skewed in either gender's favor. Personally, a generic woman's life is worth slightly more than a generic man's life. In part because I'm straight, in part because the life expectancy is higher for women.

[Noahzaid]

I’m afraid If I said my opinion I would cause chaos in here.

👀 lets just keep it tidy in here.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Don’t be shy it’s a judgement free zone

[Psychotic_Buddhist]

Too many factors to consider, we all should be equal, but I'm sort of an anomaly so my opinion doesn't really matter herez especially since I'm considered above average in damn near everything I try, feel like the god of loneliness

[inhua]

no men and women are not equal. heck no man is equal to another man and no woman is equal to another woman

[DaisyM23]

We can't exactly do equal actions the same way or as good as each other (men are better in jobs working with their hands, women are more emotionally inclined etc) but we should all be treated with the same respect

[genericname85]

no they aren't. men and women are different and that means they can't be equal at the same time. they can only be "equal" in a very narrow sense of that word.

[Jdjfjcjj]

If all men are different and thus not equal, and all women are different and thus not equal


then asking if

(collection of unequal people) ==
(Different collection of unequal people)

Seems unnecessary

[Jdjfjcjj]

Easy to grasp when taking emotion out

[WhiteBoyChill]

There are key differences between men and women, like in terms of how we’re biologically hardwired to think.

Men are obviously more workers fighters and leaders. Whereas women are designed to be more nurturing I guess you could say.

[YourFavoriteFriend]

Either we are not equal or someone is more lucky than the other...

[ShellyB]

The definition that focuses on size implies the answer is "no" and of course the answer IS no if you focus on specific things, for example, men and women are not equal in strength (in general not talking about any specific people).

There are a lot of differences with things like that, it is almost like comparing apples and oranges.

But as far as total value, yes I think the two are equal.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Nothing is being implied men and women aren’t equals

[Anonymous]

The fact that men gave women ''equality'' is the fact that they are not and never will be equal.

Men will be naturally better and good at some things while women will be naturally good and better at other things.

[Username28]

Based on your definition, no. Being able to bare children would make women superior.

[Username28]

You should learn to phrase questions though cuz men and women are just different

[CAPTAIN-OBVIOUS]

Nobody is superior. We are equal

[PainusNdeeAnus]

@CAPTAIN-OBVIOUS

[HippieVeganJewslim]

By society? No. By law? Probably not. Should it be? Aye aye!

[Anonymous]

It is so much ridiculuous that we argue about this even in this age. Yes we are equal and we should have equal rights. Men or women we are humans in the end and we have the same NEEDS, RIGHTS, FEELINGS. Social norms and pressures just make it difficult to live.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

No we don’t

[Anonymous]

Yes, no matter how much one side resents it both will always be individual human beings with minds of their own.

Other species of animals don't debate this.

Male bonobos don't destroy female bonobo babies or use them for sex or prevent them from participating in the community.

humans are WEAK for obsessing over differences when there are far more similarities.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Bonobos only live about 20 years they don’t have time to pretend men and women are equal

[JohnK123]

What’s bonobos

[Opinion Owner]

Nah male humans are just the only beings sick enough to want to punish the other half of their own species for the crime of not being born with a dick

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Boo hoo! I’m an adult and my life isn’t perfect and easy I’m so oppressed

[JohnK123]

What tf is a bonobo

[PainusNdeeAnus]

@JohnK123

[PainusNdeeAnus]

These dumbass animals

[JohnK123]

Wtf are they doing

[TroyDT2]

No. Men are not even equal to each other, nor are women.

[OddBeMe]

No one or anything is “equal”. We must do our best to ensure equality as much as possible, against subconscious human instincts.

[jimmy2]

We are and yet nan is the head of marriages due to God making it that way but it does not give a man a right to do what he wants

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

From the obvious physical differences. The physiology between men and women is 99% the same.

The same instincts men have, women have.

The same sexual desires and thoughts men have, women have, same emotions men have, women have etc.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Men don’t have maternal instincts

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Yes, they do. Fathers will protect their children. It's a natural instinct to look out after your child.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Yes paternal instincts are not maternal instincts

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

What's the difference?

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Smh. Good one man.

[KRyma1998]

They are equal in terms of value which is what some dont recognize

[Sisters_Of_Time]

No we are built different!

[crmoore]

No, not on average. But that can also be said about men and men. Each gender is comrpised of heavily varying individuals that are not remotely equal.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Subjective opinions are not helpful at all

[crmoore]

That's not subjectI've,, and even if it was, you asked a question and did not start that you did not want subjective opinions.

[crmoore]

Did not state*

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Things that are understood don’t need to be explained.

[crmoore]

Then why did you ask if men and women are equal?

[PainusNdeeAnus]

A better question is why do people here reply to a topic then pussyfoot and dance around the question then get butthurt when they’re told they didn’t answer the question you’re just repeating what you heard

[crmoore]

You don't think that "no, not on average" answers the question "are men and women equal"?

And you think I'm butthurt or in any way upset about the fact that you didn't like my answer? I hate to knock your ego down a couple notches but quite frankly I don't care whatsoever how you feel about me.

Especially considering the fact your side of the argument has flopped each and every time you've responded. You don't know what subjectivity is, you criticize others for supposedly explaining things that are already understood while asking if men and women are equal, you avoid addressing my points, and somehow your mind came to the conclusion that I didn't answer your question.

Literally nothing you've said has garnered a desire for me to earn your respect.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

I’m not here to argue because you can’t argue with facts 😂

[crmoore]

Then why are you still here in this comment thread?

[BJP21]

Go back to the age of the Vikings, men and women were equals.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Right that’s why when they were pillaging the men died first a lot of the time the women weren’t killed at all they were raped and sold into slavery

[Cubus]

Men and women are equal but are not the same

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Equal means the same.

[Cubus]

Nope. You and me are equal but we are not the same.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Then we are by definition not equal

[FilmGuy93]

Equal? Definitely.

[LimitedBenefits101]

Only fools think we are equal.

[TallAnon]

No, we should have equal rights though

[grega239]

No we're not.

[JennieF]

Equal, but not the same.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Equal means the same

[Dorkygirl]

I think you got the wrong type of equal I think she means equal as in one can essentially do what the other does but not equal as in the exact same thing

[PainusNdeeAnus]

@Dorkygirl the first the three words in the definition of the word equal are “Being” “The” “Same” wtf are you talking about?

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Different but equal.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

How when equal means the same
2 plus 2 is EQUAL to 4

[Aiko_E_Lara]

1+3 and 2+2 are different equations but they're still equal.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Equal in what way?

[Aiko_E_Lara]

the answer is 4

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Or to answer in what way are men and women equal, Both men and women just have their own advantages and disadvantages. Women being able to give birth and get pregnant but it's also something that makes them special and make them feel rewarded. Not only that but they bleed every month that may interfere with their activities which is why society take it easy on them. Another thing would be they live longer and they have stronger immune system. Men may have don't have those women's biological issues and men are more capable to take more burden and be naturally stronger than women but however, men's dopamine is just designed to make men do things to make them useful otherwise they'd get rusty so quick and die or get old earlier. There has to be burden to maintain our testosterone and dopamine to a healthy level or we lose our strength fast, get lazy, irritable, weaknesses, demotivated, depressed, getting chronic pains and get old or die faster. on the bright side tho, we don't have to count our monthly cycles, take pills and worry about leaking but the end, the grass is always greener on the other side.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Then by definition they aren’t equal

[Aiko_E_Lara]

They're still equal because the grass is always greener on the other side. By definition they're not the same. What's your point asking questions like this if you insist anyone you disagree with are wrong? You looking for validations?

[PainusNdeeAnus]

This is a common sense question people like you just want to argue and it’s super annoying so I will have no part of your ego going into defense mode because you can’t handle being wrong.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

If you think you're right then again, why ask? Really you have no point asking questions if you can't even handle anyone with a different perspective. Also, you can't be magically right just because you said so.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Your update however is ironic that you haven't proven yourself right

[PainusNdeeAnus]

What are you asking me to prove?

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Prove you're correct but you pussied out in this argument instead

[PainusNdeeAnus]

You’re not arguing with me you’re arguing with google

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Even if i was arguing with google, i don't think you're even better nor more qualified than google.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

The problem with you people who love to argue is that it becomes the only way you know how to communicate even in situations that don’t call for it
This isn’t some zany theory I came up with these are the literal definitions of these terms and you’re still trying to argue you with them are you really that unaware of your own neurosis?

[Aiko_E_Lara]

So again what is your point with asking a question if you say you don't want argument? You ask a question and i give you an answer so what's the problem? You disagree with what i said? Sure back. Would also mean i disagree with you disagree with me so what's with your hypocrisy? If you disagree with me then at least state a reason but if you don't like argument then you don't have to disagree with me. You're not the only one who can "correct" people here

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Okay so you aren’t very comfortable with your emotions are you? Why do you take it personally when someone disagrees with you? What was your childhood like if you don’t mind me asking?

[Aiko_E_Lara]

More like you should take your own advice. Really no need to be "PainusNdeeAnus" (Or in other words, butthurt) with my opinion here. My childhood was pretty much descent and i've dealt with lots of morons not just you.