Battle of the sexes needs truce

Gender equality is a concept that feminist groups are trying to achieve.

But will an equal balance between the sexes ever truly exist? In my opinion, no.

I am not saying that women will forever be inferior to men. Hillary Clinton and Anson Chan Fang On-sang have shown that women can be adept and respected politicians.

An increasing number of girls entering colleges and high schools are choosing science subjects - a path formerly dominated by males.

But in developing countries, there are societies held back by old norms and traditions.

Only a few years ago in Afghanistan for instance, girls could not receive an education, and women had to cover their entire bodies - except for their eyes.