They are, and always shall be, at least the equal of men in terms of subtle power.
All except those feminist Yank and Brit chicks. :-)
I disagree; womans subtle influence has created this world for what it is. When a woman uses her nurturing skills to influence men, that job gets done!
You ever hear the expression a face that launched a thousand ships?
It sure wasnt her domineeringness that did it.
Women under estimate their power over men, most just does't have a clue on how to use their natural skills. They are by far more powerful then men when they know how to use their skills.