There really are a lot of variables which create subsets. There is discrimination against short men and bald men unless they have money. Then it seems everyone fawns over them. Tall men dominate in the pecking order. There is rampant discrimination towards overweight women. Young attractive women (arm candy?) are viewed as desirable.
If your social group of women is equal in stature to their husbands/male companions perhaps differences may center on the clothes one wears. If they are subservient to men I think they have a problem. I know many women like status of being married to a wealthy man and enjoy a life of leisure. My world is not like that. The women in my family have been encouraged to venture forth and be educated. Sister went to college. Daughter went to college/masters in social work. Wife went to college, teacher. Granddaughter is a college freshman (freshwoman?, doesn't sound right). All are making a better quality of life.
Women who sit back on their heels end up being at the mercy of others. I encouraged all my female relatives to be educated. Then you are not joined at the hip to a man until he decides to dump you or abused you or cheat on you. Have to stop before I get time out.
