Why do women want the respect and power of a man, but not as much work as a man?

I'm forever hearing women complain about being treated with less respect than men. Women complain that they don't have the power men get to have in the business place and whatnot. They hate the thought of people thinking they should be at home taking care of the house while men go out and work and bring home the bacon. I'm also hearing about how more and more women are wanting to be strong and leaders. Well, how come if women want all these privileges and everything a man gets, they don't want the hard work that a man has to go through tho. For instance, even though they want everything good that a man gets, they don't want jobs like construction workers. I rarely see female construction workers out on the streets or building tall structures like buildings and houses. They're are very few women that want to help with hard work like that. Women are still known for planting their flowers and garden, while men are doing all the hard work, such as mowing the lawn, shoveling the snow, etc.

Why do women want the respect and power of a man, but not as much work as a man?
Oh honey, talk about issues!





I'll tell you what. You shoot a nine pound baby out of you then talk to me about respect.





I'm thinking all the complaining you're hearing might have something to do with your attitude. I personally know women who do all the things you listed. I also know women who are perfectly content to be stay at home moms, and let me tell you, THAT is hard work when you do it right!





There are many different types of "hard work". Perhaps when you learn that, you'll be able to respect what others have achieved. Good luck, you will need it with that attitude.
Reply:What a silly statement (I'd hardly call it a question). So, in your argument, because in most heterosexual and suburban households because the man mows the lawn, women, as a whole, shouldn't be allowed to hold high positions outside the home? What sense does that make? Do you feel that the male CEO's of companies earned those positions by mowing their lawns? No, they didn't. You are comparing apples to oranges.





And, by the way, my husband has a riding lawn mower. The day I get a riding vacuum cleaner, come talk to me.
Reply:(*laughter*) I don't know where you're from, or what type of women you know, but your conclusion is based on a small and narrow knowledge base.





First, I'm not a construction worker because I make better money as a geek. Second, I know women in the construction fields, and it's tough because men with personal inadequancies make it that way for them..no matter how well they do their jobs.


Third, not only do I plant flowers but I also mow my own lawn, repair my own roof, paint my own house, and until they got too electronic, did my own car repairs.





Lastly, you try being a woman sometime. When I was married, I was not only the primary (and frequently ONLY income), but in addition to my PAID full time job, I also did all laundry, cleaning, cooking, AND car repairs, AND yard work, AND child care. Amazing, when I got rid of him, nothing changed except some whiney man wasn't annoying the crap out of me, and my expenses dropped by 50%.





So, while I appreciate that there are men out there who work hard, there are also women who work hard. Women like me, don't need respect from people like you...we need you to just get out of the way.





Oh - and for the record, I am the one in my neighborhood with all things tool related. Including a toilet auger, a compound laser mitre saw, a mini lathe, air compressor, pressure washer, chain saw, and too many hand tools to list.
Reply:Can we say misogynist?





What would you want a woman to do, go into a job she's not physically able to do and have the men complain or just not apply for the job.





Women work very hard for example YOUR mother or wife has got her hands full dealing with a mental midget like YOU.





Women work harder than men, why, because we have to put up with men and their idiocy! along with raising the kids, running the household and having an outside job and dealing with men who think with this type of mentality. NO man can do these things with the finesse that a woman can.





So, if you are married I will keep your wife held up in prayer and if you're not, PLEASE do some woman a favor and go in the other direction.
Reply:LMAO





Where do you live? The stone ages?





I hold down a full time job working 55-65 hours per week. I come home and take care of all the yard work (mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, shoveling snow, etc...)





I can use almost every tool made. I'm the crew chief of our racing team and can help build an engine with the best of them! I drive the hauler and can back up a 37 foot race trailer into a 15 foot wide space -- can YOU?





I own my own chain saw and can hold my own felling some pretty good sized trees.I can weld a pretty straight line, unplug a toilet, hang shelves, install a garage door opener and fix just about anything else around the house that you think only men can do!





By the way, I also have a 2nd degree black belt and have kickboxed competetively for the past 5 years. I'm in my 40s, wear a size 6 and look great in a dress too!





Now, just how strong did you say YOU are?