Feminism

            I am a feminist an unashamed supporter of a woman’s right to be treated as equivalent and equal to men.  I can see no physical, psychological or intellectual reason why that is in doubt. On the contrary the evidence from all societies is that given equal opportunity, women are as good if not better than their male equivalent at every level of business, commerce or professions.

            It is often cited that the biological difference between men and women creates an unavoidable barrier to this, but the evidence does not support that view. Many women choose not to engage in the competitive world and therefore there are fewer women in these pursuits but that does not mean that they, given their wish are not equal. There is growing evidence that what holds women back is not their ability but the opposition of men many of whom feel threatened by a woman in a position of power and responsibility.  They use the myth of inferiority to justify their choice of male colleagues or assistants.

            In many cases women are compounding the problem by not applying for the more prestigious posts but accepting the more menial roles. In so doing they perpetuate the myth.