Ah, that feminist topic again... Yeah, I heard you guys suffering from this "empowering women" movement that going all over the states and apparently Canada, which sends the idea that women supposed to be stronger and men should be weaker. Well, I've been raised in the place where everybody in their mind understands that men and women biologically and mentally are not equal. Meaning, that men are more stable mentally (less emotional) and more strong physically in their natural predisposition. Overall "stronger". So the saying "man up" is perfect for places where I'm from. I'm not being offensive and I understand that I probably in minority here, but that's not my opinion I'm talking about - that's proven facts, so take it as you please.
As for those mentioned women you know - I'm sure they just hadn't met a man in their life, who can take an absolute lead in their relationship and who won't put up with this "men and women are equal" nonsense and let woman to be a woman.