On Women

In the traditional evolutionary paradigm, physical strength was of utmost importance as physical strength was crucial to survival. This led to the subjugation of women by men. Women were relegated to providing comfort and support by using their charms, raising children, doing chores etc. All this resulted in biological hardcoding.

However, due to considerable advancements in various fields, physical strength is no longer the most important factor. This gives women an equal chance. Moreover, evolution of pre-frontal cortex allows us to override the hardwiring and make better decisions. Empathy etc. probably also play a role.

Some women still subscribe to the traditional evolutionary paradigm. Some want to break free and declare themselves feminist. Some want the best of both worlds. Since a lot of it is hardcoded, it is sometimes difficult to understand each other.

Where do I stand? I am all for equal rights. But we need to start speaking the same language. A balance needs to be struck.

Should the society revert back to physical strength as the primary survival mechanism, we will probably lose feminist concepts over a few centuries and women will once again be subjugated. These are the cold hard facts of nature. Our prefrontal cortex may allow us to retain feminist concepts, but I guess the hardwiring will win.