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Some people say that male is the dominant sex in human society. Is male a 'superior' sex? Why or why not? What is the impact of the increasing female employment on the institution of marriage and family?

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Various societies have been either male or female dominated. The idea of a superior sex is a subjective one. Each sex has its advantages and disadvantages. When a society values the traits associated with one sex and not the other it becomes viewed as the superior one. In many society survival has been based on strength and resource acquisition. This often ...

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