Shame and Self Control
I had to read a book for my Latin American Lit class that got me thinking about how shame and guilt shapes society. My first reaction is to be completely against the guilt and shame forced on women. It's ridiculous how we were treated as weaker and dumber for so long. Then I realized something else. Men taught us how to have self control by oppressing us. :: DISCLAIMER - don't bother with "not all men" or "not all women" statements because duh :: Men are awful at self control. They're never told to deny themselves any impulse. The culture tells them to drink in excess, have sex with whomever they can, eat whatever they want, dress how they want, watch porn and go to strip clubs, pleasure themselves at any moment or any place. Men get to be celebrated for taking naps on the couch with their hands down their pants. If a man stays at home with the kids it's some huge event! They know nothing about the kids' schooling or doctor's app...