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So sad, Dee, and a good point1 You are correct. I, too, am at a loss to explain how the male species has held such a domineering influence over society. I, too, long ago became disgusted with many of my male counterparts. I think religion has played a huge role in this phenomenon. I have met many single (divorced) women and they are dynamic, smart, and simply have grown tired of being used, discriminated against, treated downright sub-human by the men formerly in their lives. I do believe times are-a- changing, though, and more woman are standing up and speaking out! Absolutely happy to now be associated with and identify with the female sex. Women should appease themselves first and foremost and resist being cast into an idea of behavior that is not their own, especially norms dictated by men. Seems to be one of the lessons I've learned transitioning.

Religion is a major factor in this. Almost every religion on earth, all that have come and gone and all that are still here, have placed men above women. It is/was the men that matter, whereas women were sold to the highest bidder and the spoils of war. Women were often married off by their fathers in a bid to elevate the status of the family. She had no say in the matter. Let's not forget a dowry. The groom-to-be had to pay the father for the girl. I have looked for a valid reason to satisfy my own curiosity, but every path I have gone down has led straight back to religion. Personally I think religion is a disease that people refuse to move away from. Have your beliefs, worship your god, but try to stay away from claiming any titles unless it is culturally significant. Jews are one example. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @ScottishDeeDee "I may seek approval and acceptance by women, but I know that while I want that, I would settle for polite tolerance by men." Why would you do that to yourself? You should never settle to make someone else happy. Screw them. Your mission in life is not to make them happy. It is to make you happy. It is to protect your children and make sure they grow up happy and healthy. We both know men are not that special. Stupid, willfully ignorant, and a-holes, YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT. But that doesn't mean you have to bow to their will. It's those reasons and many more that make me hate men. That may sound weird coming from a transgender woman who was AMAB. But it may also make sense to some. What I'm trying to say, is that if you have to settle in any situation, then the person isn't worthy of you. Kick them to the curb, and only associate with those who are worthy to be in your presence. I know that sounds narcissistic, but it's not meant that way. The only time I can see settling is at work or in the military, where you have those with a higher position of power or a higher rank. Then you have no real choice.

Dear DeeDee and Jessica, Very sad about this situation when it is not necessary (same with racism). Don't think a curfew for men only would really help, as it punishes the good men as well as the bad. Not sure if a curfew for everyone would work, either. The bottom line is that there are good and bad men and women. Hate is a people problem that can only be solved by love. You may want to learn about sociopathology at: https://www.lovefraud.com Hope this helps. Yours truly, Monica