In each situation the oppression is the opposite of Christlike love, the genuine caring concern for others that seeks their full liberty as the people of God, and their full growth to maturity as measured by the stature of Jesus Christ. When challenged to recognize the basic injustices of discrimination, some men and women respond that the Bible supports male superiority. Some men become fearful of their loss of power and authority. Some men fear being replaced by more competent women. Others are reluctant to surrender the enjoyment of a superior social rank or work position.
Some men fear the power of female attraction in a setting of equality.
Some women deal with discrimination by fear and anger and bitterly attack those who discriminate. Other women become like the oppressor and take on an authoritarian role. Some react with depression and give up on meeting injustices directly or use manipulation or other indirect means to alter a situation. When challenged by discrimination, however, many concerned women and men work as partners to point out areas of injustice and oppression in order to bring about change. Gender discrimination in society, especially the work place, is being dealt with to some degree through legal channels.