Respect Between Genders

During class this week we were discussing men and women and the aspect of respect between the two genders. A point was brought up that I found extremely interesting. I think it was Gretchen who said women are naturally smaller than men in physical stature that creates a lack of respect between the genders. I thought that this was really insightful. I would say between men naturally their comes a sense of respect and almost intimidation that comes with larger physical stature. If men can disrespect and dismiss other men on the basis of physical stature and strength what’s going to stop them from doing the same thing to women? And this is something that cannot be changed so its almost as if it’s an automatic strike against women, when it comes to seeking equal respect from men. Overall I just though this was an interesting point and while I don’t share that particular view of relating physical strength to respect I am sure there are those that discriminate against women based on this notion.