Would women finally be equal to men socially politically and economically if artificial wombs existed?

[Anonymous]

They would

They wouldn't

[normalice]

One thing women will always have is an easier time showing appreciation. Guys can't really think of what to do to show they appreciate a singer or philosopher or whatever other than offer to fuck them or throw money at them. But because feminine attention is largely considered pleasant, they have access to a middle ground display of appreciation in the form of just being present and cheerful.

This isn't a big deal but it makes things a little awkward for men when we try to participate in any sort of art appreciation. And art is a component of the social world, and so it will always be an inequality. I don't think an artificial womb would change that.

[Anonymous]

I presume you mean if women didn't need to get pregnant they wouldn't be at a disadvantage in their careers because they wouldn't take a year out.
But would they just give up on raising kids altogether?

[msc545]

They would not - their brains work differently and not very adaptively.

[Guy13]

They already do…