Women Weren't Created to Be Like Men

       Women were simply not created to be like men. If we were, we would be men. It really is that simple. I believe in Creation and that God created men and women in His image, but He created them with different characteristics of Himself. With that being said, men and women were not created to be like one another, and they never will be no matter how hard people try to debate it and change it.

       Someone once told me that he read a book, the name which I cannot recall, that talked about how God created men with the characteristics that He possesses such as manliness, power, physical strength, provider, protector, the desire for justice, and much more. The book also talks about how God created women with the softer characteristics such as sensitivity, openly emotional, physically beautiful, more kind-hearted, the desire to care for others, and much more as well. I agree with this completely. But that is not to say that I think men and women do not both possess any of these qualities, but I do believe that men and women were created with certain traits that are more dominant in one over the other. For example, yes, there are women who are in the military because they have that desire to fight and protect their country. But most of the people in the military are men. Another example is that of school teachers. Most teachers are women because they, more than men, have that desire to care for people and teach people.

       I am, in no way, an extremist on this to the point that I would argue and shoot others down if they believe differently. However, nothing and no one could persuade my beliefs on this because I strongly believe it is too obvious that men and women were created differently to do different things in life. I believe that, in some aspects, men and women can definitely have the same desires or may seem to be created similarly as far as their beliefs, desires, and life-choices. But I am mainly referring to men and women overall.

       We have also discussed gender stereotypes a lot in this class, which has been very interesting and very eye-opening for me. In class many students have expressed their disagreements and frustrations with certain gender stereotypes, and I agree with some of them. But most of the time gender stereotypes are correct if you compare them to the overall male or female gender. Not to say that they are right or wrong (morally), but when I see stereotypes portrayed through movies such as Disney princess movies or battle and war movies, I think it is okay to be extreme with one or the other. I believe it is perfectly fine for Disney princess movies to portray to girls that women are to be respectful, classy, mannerly, kind, and sweet. And I believe it is perfectly fine for battle and war movies to portray that men are to be bold, courageous, strong, and protective.

       I do believe what the Bible says that "all men and women were created equally," but we were also created differently and for different purposes. Some of which cannot be done by the opposite gender. Sometimes it bothers me how people try to make gender stereotypes seem like a bad thing when, in fact, it is what it is and nothing will ever change it. Men will always be viewed as the stronger, more courageous, more independent and dominant one, and women will always be viewed as the one in need of protection and security, the one who is more emotional, physically attractive, and less dominant.