That makes physical correction an even better indicator of a man's value. Women, particularly when they are young, aren't capable of discerning between the confidence that comes from access to resources and high time preference+poor impulse control.
If a man casually does something that could get him in trouble with the law then in her eyes he is "stronger" than the man who does take legal consequences into account before he acts.
less like property and more like children, who have certain inherent human rights but not the legal ability to make serious life choices for themselves, and who are the responsibility of their guardian
That makes physical correction an even better indicator of a man's value. Women, particularly when they are young, aren't capable of discerning between the confidence that comes from access to resources and high time preference+poor impulse control.
If a man casually does something that could get him in trouble with the law then in her eyes he is "stronger" than the man who does take legal consequences into account before he acts.
less like property and more like children, who have certain inherent human rights but not the legal ability to make serious life choices for themselves, and who are the responsibility of their guardian