Dang it! If you'd just left off that last sentence. ;-)
Proves how easily we are side-tracked. *L*
It was, as established, the best system for the man, the woman, etc. If we are agreed on this, then why should either of us tag on an opinion relative to our own view of our own side the balance?
It was a balance that was to allow the man to obtain all the benefits that could enable him the best, the most complete being. It was meant to do the same for the woman, the child, right on down the line.
It was a "better deal" for ALL. It enriched ALL.
The woman benefited from the man and his role, the man benefited from the woman and her role. UNTIL the distortions became the norm.
Today, the man is no longer given the sole responsibilities you mention above. Is he better off for having them removed? Has he somehow, now that his role is more femanized, got a better deal? Is/has the woman? The child? Society?
Man, this site is waaay sloooow. Took up all my time just to make two posts! :-)
Try beta.freerepublic.com. It's way faster