Some through good fortune, special skill, or personal drive have found or developed areas of service worthy of their talents in society, church, and home. Some women receive sufficient recognition from their male and female peers to prevent the feelings of oppression. Although these women may be used as examples to prove there is no discrimination, they are rather exceptions that may be used to defuse the complaints of others. There are also women who accept their role and have little sense of injustice even in oppressive circumstances. The fact that injustices are not felt, however, does not negate their existence.
Some women exploit the discrimination to their own advantage.
Examples of gender discrimination are found in employment, public leadership, the home, social interaction, and the church's ministry. 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.