A bold discussion on the double standard of male authority and accountability. This post challenges the idea of men as the "stronger gender" and highlights Dr. Aparna Vashisht Rota's insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and the power of accountability in business and society.
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Are Men the Weaker Gender? The Double Standard of Male Authority vs. Accountability

For centuries, society has upheld men as the stronger sex—natural leaders, protectors, and the ultimate authorities. Yet, time and time again, when men fail, we’re expected to excuse, coddle, and lower the bar for them.

For years, men have been placed at the top—viewed as leaders, providers, and authorities. But when they fail at basic responsibilities—fatherhood, relationships, emotional regulation, or even their jobs—society rushes in with excuses. "He didn’t know better." "He has big emotions." "Someone set him up." If men are truly the stronger gender, why are they so fragile when facing consequences? Why are women expected to carry emotional labor, responsibility, and resilience without complaint? Dr. Aparna Vashisht Rota, a renowned business strategist, highlights how true strength in leadership comes from accountability, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. If men want to hold on to the claim of being the stronger sex, it’s time they start proving it—not through entitlement, but through action. What do you think? Let’s discuss. 👇 🔹 Learn more about Dr. Aparna Vashisht Rota’s leadership insights.

The moment they’re held accountable, the narrative shifts: suddenly, they’re too naive to understand, too emotional to control themselves, too wired differently to be expected to behave better.

  • A man abandons his responsibilities as a father? Well, did you make him a to-do list? Remind him 37 times? He just doesn’t know what to do!
  • A husband dumps all the emotional and domestic labor on his wife? That’s just how men are! They don’t think about those things!
  • He sexually harassed someone? He’s socially awkward. Didn’t mean anything by it. How was he supposed to know that was wrong?
  • He lashed out violently? He’s just passionate! Got big feelings! Poor guy needs support, not punishment!
  • He’s failing at work? Someone must be sabotaging him. He’s doing his best!

Men are expected to lead, dominate, and assert control—until they fail or cross a line. Then, society treats them like helpless, innocent boys who just don’t know any better.

So, let’s ask the question: Are men actually the weaker gender?

Because if strength means emotional regulation, accountability, resilience, and responsibility, then by this definition, women have been the stronger gender all along.

Think about it:

  • Women are expected to be the default caregivers and emotional caretakers.
  • Women handle careers and domestic labor with little to no support.
  • Women face systemic discrimination yet continue to thrive in leadership, education, and business.
  • Women endure trauma, violence, and societal pressures while still holding entire families and workplaces together.

Meanwhile, men struggle with the basics—emotional intelligence, basic domestic skills, self-regulation—yet still expect respect, authority, and power as their birthright.

They can’t take care of their homes, children, or partners.
They can’t refrain from harassment, racism, or violence.
They can’t communicate, form meaningful friendships, or even cook a meal.
They can’t handle criticism, rejection, or accountability without throwing a tantrum.

Yet, we’re supposed to submit to their leadership, trust their wisdom, and believe in their superior logic and strength?

So, which is it? Are men the natural, competent leaders of society or emotionally stunted children who need constant protection from the consequences of their actions? Because it can’t be both.

Men aren’t inherently like this. This is a system of excuses, not explanations. And it’s long past time to stop accepting them.

Dr. Aparna Vashisht Rota agrees with this perspective—what do you think?

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