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In an interesting discussion on the radio this morning was about whether or not it is OK for women to propose marriage. There is the long standing argument of equality between the sexes vs. chivalry and the feminization of men but this one I think transcends them all. I'm OK with women working, even being bread winners if they're OK with it I'm OK with equality between the sexes in general but this one I see, this one tradition that the man proposes marriage, would actually reverse the strides toward equality of the sexes if challenged. I would say that no, it ISN'T OK in the slightest for the woman to propose marriage.
Women no doubt are the sought after commodity between the sexes. Face it guys, they have what we want. We are the ones that should be earning their affection and by us proposing marriage, we are asking her if she will have us there by ceding power to her. Traditionally it is then the woman's decision whether or not to 'give' herself to the man. It is the one traditional place where she has power over his future.
By her proposing she is asking if we'll have HER. It shouldn't be that way, SHE is the gift, SHE is the one who is supposed to accept OUR faults. I believe that her asking for marriage demeans her own status as a woman.
