Is it the size/strenght disparity you object to, or the sex difference?
Let’s at least be clear on the issue in question.
The following is a point of view that I heard from a female friend.
“Why is NOW commenting on this? They should be commending Ray Rice for treating her as an equal! Hasn’t their message been, over the past 40 years, that not only are women equal to men, they are better then them. Hasn’t the message been that women don’t need men, that they need them like a fish needs a bicycle? That women can do ANYTHING not only as well as a man but better in most cases? Why do these women need protection or chivalry? In fact doesn’t NOW actually believe that chivalry is outdated and patriarchal?” She also asked another question. “ Where was NOW 15 years ago when one of their own, BJ Clinton was accused of raping a woman. When he took advantage of a young intern in the white house? Where was NOW when liberals were demonizing Sarah Palin and Condi Rice? Nowhere to be found! They are hypocrites of the highest order and have zero credibility!”
Now, I agree with her. I am not advocating hitting a woman, I never have or will. But I tell ya, she made some valid points as far as the current culture is concerned. There is also a sub-culture that would have looked down on Ray Rice for allowing his woman to turn him into her “bitch”. Not saying I agree, but we know its true.