I would like to hear your views regarding the idea that women need to be protected

I am mostly interested in women's opinions but if you guys got sth to say, say it.. it's a good willed based concept, but I think results in strange conditions. What are your views, needs/ takes ?

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SW-User

I don't need to be protected and I don't think any other woman needs to be protected. Receiving, giving and wanting protection should in no way be tied to a specific gender.
Men could want or express a need for protection too but societal norms make it hard for them.

In general people should protect each other. If someone is not physically strong there are alternatives like carrying mace.
I feel like some toxic men use this idea that women need to be protected as a way to control them and unfortunately disempowered women reproduce this mindset.
There is nothing wrong with looking for protection from your partner but men being protectors shouldn't be seen as a "natural" state.

being · 36-40, F

@SW-User I appreciate your opinion.
You are right, this way of viewing it results in disempowerment.

In general people should protect each other

I like this. Each other and the rest of living beings. That way it would have been more relaxing to rest on each others protection and care, unlike now..

Lilnonames · F

@SW-User cant ssy anything better than this