If you ask a man what a world without women would be like, I’m sure a devilish smirk would cross his face. Thoughts of nonstop ESPN, video games and muscle cars would surely consume the majority of his time.
Though he may worry for a moment about the nurturing, compassionate and empathetic touch of a woman he may miss, he’s most likely be wondering where he’s going to get his next batch of clean underwear.
If you ask a woman what a world barren of themselves would be like, you would find a much different answer. Of course there are the obvious things like the inability to reproduce, but it’s the little and the not-so- little things that would really make an impact.

Women may be known for being warm, caring and compassionate, but they have also contributed to society in enormous ways.
Mary Anderson received a patent for her windshield wiping device in 1903. Imagine driving along the 405 Freeway during June gloom’s rain storms without a pair of windshield wipers.
Though women may not join men along the front lines of war, they have certainly aided the battle. Martha Coston received a patent for a Pyrotechnic Night Signal system, better known as flares, which the U.S. Navy purchased and used during the Civil War.
And, of course, to show the softer side of female contributions, there’s Toll House chocolate chip cookies invented in 1930. Ruth Wakefield accidentally created the cookies thinking pieces of Nestle chocolate would melt to make chocolate cookies. She then paired with Nestle, trading her recipe for a lifetime supply of Nestle chocolate.
Women offer more than just an inventive perspective to society. For example, the oppression of Islamic women gives some insight on a world where the female voice is quieted. However, it is clear the impact they can have when given the chance to express their ideas.
“The results of Iran’s last two presidential elections reveal the moderating power of women – their covered heads and bodies notwithstanding. President Mohammed Khatami, a moderate by current Iranian standards, was elected twice over the wishes of Islamic conservatives because of the pivotal support of women,” Barbara Crossette said in The New York Times.
The female perspective brings fresh and innovative ideas, helping the world to expand economically and improve the standard of living.
“When women’s influence increases, these experts explain, it strengthens the moderate center, bolstering economic stability and democratic order,” Crossette said.
“National standards of living improve family income, education, nutrition and life expectancy all rise, and birthrates fall – as women move toward equality, “Jennifer Seymour Whitaker said, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations studying how investing in women can help increase economic development and stability.
At the end of the day it all boils down to this: a world without women is a world without a fresh outlook on life.