cabbage, you know, all I am saying here are things I find logical. Thing is, I have not experienced discrimination. Well, except of course from some morons over here, but never from anybody significant.
The same goes for my friends.

So, does it take aggression to make one's voice heard ? No, I do not believe so. Charisma and how you carry yourself ,dignity and being self assured will do that for you. This is my experience in general.

Some men may want to keep women down...using femininity or any other means.

Hmm, the flow of things...i do not think femininity is the deciding factor there...there is much more to it. Mainly the general dynamics between men and women.

I think if men and women are decent to each other, all this fighting is not necessary. Sadly, there are always some bad peas in the pod.