Why are people upset that they're borrowing the power of a man to stand up for themselves? Their only other option is rebellion, revolt, and tons of bloodshed. Do you think every woman would be willing to revolt and kill their husbands, sons, and brothers? They need to take down the system from the inside, gain a position of power, then lawfully give women the rights and protections they need. When the women are allowed to be educated, they can educate their children, changing society's mindset more and more with each generation.