>There's nothing inherently 'manly' about being a strong independent person. No, but being strong interdependent person in modern civilization is different tha

>There's nothing inherently 'manly' about being a strong independent person. No, but being strong interdependent person in modern civilization is different than living alone in the wilderness. It is inherently easier for a man to survive for years alone in the wilderness, without the aid of technology, than it is for a woman. The extra size, strength, and endurance is handy.