We would be well and truly fucked.
Putting aside the obvious issue of repopulation, our daily lives would grind to a halt.
Our entire infrastructure is pretty much thought up by men, built by men, managed and maintained by men.
Roads, bridges, factories, cars, petrol stations, sewer systems, nuclear plants, houses etc.
Who’s doing the farming that supplies food to the grocery stores? Who’s driving most of the trucks that deliver the goods to the grocery stores? Who built the grocery stores? Who designed the trucks that deliver the goods? Who built the factory that built the trucks? And so on.
Sure, women could engineer or design things, but would women alone be able to physically build a great big, fuck-off bridge that’s miles long? Are women lining up for jobs in sewer systems and coal mines?
A woman could most certainly survive without a man in her own life. But, in today’s context, women would struggle without men in their world.
I am so grateful for the contributions of men in our daily lives. Don’t go. We need you. :-)
EDIT: I’ve made an interesting observation about the responses to this answer. With the exception of three women, all the upvotes have been from men. Yesterday, one woman actually accused me of hating other women and being part of the reason women are held back. Held back? As far as I know, there’s no law stopping her from applying for construction jobs. She could design and build all the bridges she wants all her live long days. I’d tip my hat to her.
All of this does make me wonder: Are women nowadays that afraid of praising men for all they do and all they are? Does admitting that men contribute enormously make women inferior? And if that’s the thinking, then why? One has nothing to do with the other. There are millions of people in the world who are better than I am at some things, but it doesn’t make me shit, or less valuable. This answer need not be a contest. I have many views on a world without women too. The words ‘black, empty void’ spring to mind :-)
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I Previously Clung To A Grievance
"I once clung to a grudge for so long, I forgot the original dispute. I allowed anger to construct a vast metropolis in my mind, and I served as its mayor for far too many years. The streets were paved with bitterness, the buildings towered with resentment, and the air was thick with hostility. But, as time passed, I began to realize that this city was not only exhausting to maintain but also toxic to inhabit. The constant noise of anger, the pollution of hatred, and the isolation of resentment took a toll on my well-being. However, I've come to understand that nurturing such resentment is not worth the burden it carries. Forgiveness may be elusive, but it's the only place I desire to call home. It's a peaceful haven, where understanding and empathy reside, and the cost of living is significantly lower. The air is fresh, the skies are clear, and the community is supportive. Thank you for guiding me towards this realization, for helping me evacuate the city of anger and relocate to the town of forgiveness. I'm grateful for the journey, and I'm at peace in my new home."
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