It was more an observation on my part than being involved in any religion. It has been interesting to me though to see how the debate went from one thing to another - I would have to ask then what is the norm .... why is my viewpoint not the norm? The norm being how a religion interprets or defines the role of a woman ... to challenge that norm is to then be the exception and not normal insofar as the religion is concerned? Then of course there are ‘punishments’ for not accepting the norm, aren’t there ....
Thanks.
I guess by “norm,” I am speaking only of my admittedly anecdotal observations. Most of the women I know like the idea of being in a supportive role to a man and being (again, reasonably) available 24/7. Not talking doormat here, but I think the majority of woman do in fact like the idea of an assertive male around “taking charge,” so to speak, despite the attempts of femnists to flush that out.
Now, even if my observation is true, is it arguably a malevolent characteristic that is socialized by a patriarchal society, as a Gloria Steinem might aver? I don’t have the answers but I suspect it is more hard-wired and not subject to purging by any ideology.
Anyway, thems my thoughts. Now fire up that grill!