In our sophisticated societies

even today

there are men

who 'breed' sons as a re-issue of themselves

for inheritance of power;

and daughters as bargaining chips

for the extension of power

by amalgamation of resources.

Children whose worth is solely dependent

upon their value in 'the Tribal Game'.

Through ignorance or denial

the value of a woman

lies in the male's preferred child production

entirely based upon his sex-deciding genes

and often upon his sperm count.

 

No wonder education is denied to women:

Knowledge lays waste to buffoonery.

But even in educated nations

Science can be selective, or denied.

Still, today, there are men

persuaded by rigid fundamentalism

thousands of years ancient

who believe that women exist to provide progeny;

that the birth of male offspring

is the woman's responsibility.

Who judge her, and treat her accordingly:

No son – exchangeable.

No children – discard-able.

Worthless women

convenient for labour

or rutting.