Most of us have been brought up in a Judeo Christian tradition, where the bible has been used to shape our way of thinking and culture. The following verses have had a huge influence on the way the two genders have been treated, and are expected to behave:
Genesis, 2
v. 21:
And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;v.22:
And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.v.23:
And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.
And the rest, as they say, is history.
Except, of course, that this is not history – it is a fabrication specifically created to show that, since females were made from males, women should accept their place as second-class citizens because they were second-made.
Time to rewrite the story in the light of modern knowledge. Bryan Sykes, Professor of Human Genetics Oxford University. writes in his book, Adams Curse:
p.14:
It is no secret that, underneath it all, men are basically genetically modified women.
He continues by saying that it isn’t until the seventh week of gestation that a ‘master gene’ embedded in the y-chromosome switches on for a few hours to trigger the changes that will modify the embryo and turn it into a male. He also shows that the y-chromosome is so unstable that it will be virtually useless in about 150,000 years time.
Male bloggers should resign themselves to the fact that women are Nature’s first choice – and first made – and men simply a modified version of a female.
Boadicea's Chariot 
This is not going to be popular Boadicea; so, luckily it is almost time for bed.
So, if this is the case, what on earth is the point of the Women’s Liberation?
We are so obviously superior, (strike that though); we are obviously Nature’s first choice, so why do they (men) have such a problem?
For inferior beings, some of them are almost human, and almost lovely. Just delete this sentence: I’m obviously being irrational. 🙂
Didn’t expect it to be, Araminta. Being ‘right’ is rarely popular! 🙂
Aye weel, Boa!
If you’re happy being the experiment instead of us, that’s fine by me.
What you seem to be saying is that Nature started with women and then improved the design by upgrading to us. Thank you for recognising your place as a mere prototype instead of being the marketable version.
Not too bothered about becoming ‘virtually useless in about 150,000 years time’. Could be worse. I had not expected to last that long, if truth be told.
But I still believe that you are wrong and that Burns has it right when he says that we are the experiment.
‘Auld Nature swears, the lovely dears
Her noblest work she classes, O:
Her prentice han’ she try’d on man,
An’ then she made the lasses, O.’
Night night 🙂
Now our Oscar was a satirist, one of subtle perspicacity.
Why should science be unpopular? What is, is.
Betchya B Sykes used to be a Brenda and has transmogrified! It’s a plot by them power-hungry females to dispense with males. Luckily evolution continues to favour us, with throwbacks like Harriet Harman.
“Male bloggers should resign themselves to the fact that women are Nature’s first choice”.
Hardly surprising when you consider the facr that without women none of us would be here as women have the babies. Now this may have slipped past the learned prof but Nature always favours the givers of life. Me? I like the difference between Men and Women, it’s what make a wet Wednesday afternoon in Huddersfield worthwhile.
Vive la différence, OMG!
Nice one, Ferret.
Now, how do I fix Boadicea’s computer so that she can’t see it?
Hee Hee Bearsy,
Take a look at Women Don’t Drive.
Yikes!
Is it possible that there’s a verse or two missing from Genesis? After God had created Adam, He was confronted by a creature wandering round helplessly muttering things such as “Have I got a clean shirt? Who’s going to make coffee? Where’s my socks?” Then the Almighty knew what he had to do next. Cue Boadicea…
Sheona
God, in his infinite wisdom, had already solved that particular problem by creating Eve first so that everything was properly arranged and organised by the time Adam was created.
He whispered in Eve’s ear, “Don’t worry. I’ve modified this version. Its brains are far, far smaller than yours and are not located in its head… ”
😉
One day, after nearly an eternity in the Garden of Eden, Adam dials up God and says; “Lord, I have a problem”
“What’s the problem, Adam?” God replies.
“Lord, I know you created me and have provided for me and surrounded me with this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, but I’m just not happy.”
“Why is that, Adam?”, comes the reply from the heavens.
“Lord, I know that you created this place for me, with all this lovely food and all of the beautiful animals, but I’m lonely.” “The sheep and I do not speak the same language.”
“Well Adam, in that case I have the perfect solution. I shall create a WOMAN for you”
“Forgive me, Lord, but what is a WOMAN?”
“This WOMAN will be the most intelligent, sensitive, caring and beautiful creature I have ever created. She will be so intelligent that she can figure out what you want before you want it. She will be so sensitive and caring that she will know your every mood and how to make you happy. Her beauty will rival that of the heavens and earth. She will unquestioningly care for your every need and desire. She will be the perfect companion for you.” Replies the heavenly voice.
“Sounds great to me.” says Adam.
“She will be great, as is with all things I create, well except for the Platypus, but Adam……….”
“Yes Lord.”
“This is going to cost you.”
“How much will this WOMAN cost me Lord?” Adam replies.
“She’ll cost you your right arm,….. your right leg,….. an eye and an ear,… and……….. your left testicle.”
Adam ponders this for some time. Then with a look of deep though and concern still etched on his face Adam says, “Ehhhh, what can I get for a rib?
Tocino,
I have never heard that before!
I declare it to be a triumph of mirth. I am absolutely rolling here. Nice One.
Of course, what we tactfully haven’t said, Boadicea, is the God in Her infinite wisdom …
I prefer my ribs with barbecue sauce!
Hi Bo,
I think this goes to the heart of the absurdity of religion as bearing any ‘factual’ basis of rationality. When challenged, many ‘God-botherers’ simply revert to the allegorical argument, which you clearly debunk aspects of here.
Good blog, but expect the GW-style reality-deniers to strike!
I think it’s time to repeat the very (very) old joke.
Q Why to women Knit.
A To keep their minds occupied whilst they’re talking.
I’m going out now, I may be some time.
Evenin’, Boadicea – I think I might have spotted a couple of teeny weeny flaws in this feminine Utopia of yours.
For a start you can’t go out any more because you wouldn’t be able to change that flat tyre, and that’s if the engine hadn’t already blown up because you never checked the oil. You can’t wash because there’s a spider in the bath. You can’t go into the kitchen because of the mouse in there and it would be pointless anyway because you wouldn’t be able to get the lid off the jar, the cap off the bottle or the saucepan from the top shelf.
Furthermore, anything that went wrong really would be your fault because there are no men around to blame. Anniversaries and birthdays would go even more unrecognised than they are now and you would cry. Granted there would be no more wars, but every month there would be some very intense negotiations.
Oh, and another thing. It is a well known fact that God created Adam first so that, for once, he would have the chance to get a word in edgeways.
Smiley thing – from the very, very deepest recesses of The Cave.
OZ
Sheona – Absolutely Right!
For does the Bible not say:
And since it is now proven beyond doubt that woman is created first, is it not logical that God must be female?
I’m sure you must have noticed that early male transcribers always expanded Joh’ as Johannes, when it could just as easily be Johanna. I reckon the translators of the bible did much the same! I hope there isn’t a Hebrew scholar in the house to prove me wrong!
Paul – it sure does.
Bravo22 asked why should science be unpopular? Quite simply it’s because the sort of information that I’ve given here debunks 99.99% of the ‘reasons’ given to make people, not just women, behave in a way that other people think they should behave.
Very sensible FEEG! As long as you remember that it is ordained that men operate the barbecue!
Except that females did not exist until males did. Sex, by definition requires two partners, otherwise the organism is asexual. Logic dictates that you cannot have a female in a species unless there is a male.
Asexual reproduction (biology) Formation of new individuals from a single individual without the involvement of gametes.
Of course all this occurred aeons before the arrival of man, when our ancestors were simple, asexual organisms.
The compromise males should be prepared to make is that males and females were created at the same time.
Its all very well, BUT-
In 150,000 years the men aren’t going to be here any more.
Now then, as I am immortal I declare here and now, that I have no intention of asexually budding some horrendous hydra like clone in my armpit or worse!
Never heard anything more disgusting in my life!
I insist nature be notified and told to get its act together and stabilise the Y chromosome.
I like men, I’ve married enough of them.
Who is going to take out the garbage? Walk the dogs in the rain? Fix the car?
Carry heavy things?
I always did think God was a bit of a fool. Any woman could have done better on the back of an envelope.
I’d rather think of the sexes as ‘complementary ‘ and would rather not do without men. I like them, too.
But not for Christina’s reasons, “Who is going to take out the garbage? Walk the dogs in the rain? Fix the car? Carry heavy things?” as I’m generally pretty able to do most things for myself (I admit I don’t fix the car apart from more air, water, oil or fuel PRN, in appropriate orifices) – but my reasons are of a different nature.
Men generally have a sense of humour to complement mine, a different view on life, and are able to redress any over-reaction or under reaction on my behalf with a steadiness and stable outlook. They have a good perspective on life: most men don’t worry about the small things.
Respect for differences is the only way forward. 😉
Hilarious – Sheona, you make me laugh with the old ‘where’s my socks?’ and ‘have I got a clean shirt?’ scenario. Don’t forget ‘where’s the remote?’ and ‘seen my wallet/keys/mobile?’
Tocino…hello, spare rib, yes – although I wonder if the spare tyre was kept, intact though…? : )
OZ; ah yes,but in our female utopia, we girlies would probably have the time to develop skills, such as DIY and spider killing, because we would not be endlessly picking up dirty socks, laundry and general clutter…? 😉
Actually, I think I’m with Pseu on this one though. A world without men would swiftly turn into one massive cat fight, I reckon. And when the novelty of walking around minus lipstick and hair dye wore off, I’d be depressed at having to walk around looking like a potato…
Yes Paul,
Or perhaps the whole blog might just be a joke. Go figure.
Araminta, for a moment i nearly hyperventilated, then read on. Phew.
Claire, I’m considering going on a Tools for the Terrified course on saturday run by women for women. Slightly daunted by seeing the programme which includes basic plumbing, but I’d love to learn how to use a jigsaw. So I may wait for a less crowded day.
Isobel + feline,
“I’d love to learn how to use a jigsaw.”
I find it best if you locate the four corner pieces first which allows you to use all the flat edged pieces to give the outside border. After that its pretty much trial and error I am afraid.
🙂
I’ll check with Amicus.
But I am almost positive the saying is not “The Holy Ghost, the Mother and the Son.”
As I said, I will have to check.
Ho Ho Ferret!
That sort I can do. 🙂
Hello Isobel! Wow; let me know how you get on, won’t you. I’m absolutely crap with DIY and whatnot. Problem is, so is Other Half!
Claire, i’m probably not going to do it, but if there’s a change of plan I’ll let you know how it goes.
Thanks to everyone who commented!
It was, indeed, intended to be humorous! But, nonetheless, it is true that science has turned Genesis upside down: rather than woman being made from man it is, in fact, the other way around.
I would recommend ‘Adam’s Curse’ to anyone interested in an easy-to-read account of the y-chromosome. It’s a bit sensationalist, as such popular books are, but it is based on some pretty scary facts.
🙂