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i dunno, i think that sort of comment depends on the context. if we are talking about injustice to women on a global level, it's still an issue. and it might have nothing to do with wanting special treatment, just a statement of what women have been through and where they are now. i don't expect anything extra because of my gender--but there are still areas where men get preferential treatment (salary springs to mind). although, there are also areas where women get the perks--paternity leave is gaining in popularity, but nothing like what women get. staying home to take care of the kids is a socially acceptable choice for a woman--a man who wants to do gets funny looks. and mr. mom? don't tell me that doesn't imply that the parenting role belongs to women.
as for being hypocritical, again--it depends. just because you don't see something as an issue, doesn't mean the group in question doesn't feel the effects. and arguing that the issue still exists doesn't mean there are cries for punishment of any particular social group either. i don't think men of my generation should pay for the crimes of their great-grandfathers. they weren't crimes against me anyway. but some of the effects remain and i do feel that influence. you choose to interpret the statement that women have suffered for hundreds of years as an implication that they want "more" and men should be punished in some way. i interpret it as meaning, life as a woman has sucked for a long time, for a lot of women it's better than it used to be but still not what it should be.
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