[SamuraiScot]

which led men to hold more power over women, and therefore significantly disadvantaged them during this era.

. . . Or you could draw a slightly different conclusion based on actual observation, such as, "which encouraged men to exercise actual responsibility from a young age. Therefore, women today--especially young women--find themselves at a catastrophic disadvantage in life, compared to women of earlier times, including the Victorian era."

[Bigg Red]

Well said!