I blame sin.
We live in a fallen world, and from the fall, the relationship between men and women has been compromised. From the beginning of history, women seeking (seemingly) equal status are a consequence of the curse on Eve, of their desire for their husbands, and men “lording it over” them. Men suffer the curse of Adam, earning their bread by the “sweat of their brow”.
What God created and intended to be complimentary has become adversarial. Each gender struggles for control of conditions and circumstances in relationship, family and work. Women do not respect men who are harsh and authoritarian: men do not love women who are manipulative and conniving.
There is only one solution: both genders need to submit to God and be on their knees before Him repenting of their selfish and sinful behaviors that arise out of our fallen condition.
I am a woman.