It's sad that the situation for women or other races are as they are. It is true that there is still a problem with some people who refuse to give equal respect and treatment to all others. It's also true that women or other races almost have MORE special treatment than their counterparts. Part of this is somewhat the natural course of things. There is a pattern to social norms. They swing like a pendulum.
For example: Years ago in the early 70's, manufacturers had developed formula. The Dr's were really pushing mother's to formula feed the infants. Anyone who breastfed was a hippy, crazy, or child abusers. Now the medical community has discovered the benefits of breastfeeding and are pushing it to the exclusion of formula in some cases. Some even criticising the formula feeders. With any action there is often an equal or opposite REaction even in society - not just thermodynamics. If we recognise this trend than perhaps we can slow our REaction so that it does not bounce back on us just has harshly as it did the first time.
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"Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama
My Karma just ran over your Dogma.
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