I was speaking of American society and western society in general.  Women historically played different roles when child bearing and physical strength were primary distinguishing factors.  Historically wars were fought with swords and brute strength rather than push buttons of today.  Women did not do war since the average woman would have been slaughtered in the melee.  Society evolves in step with practicalities of the day.  In our age children are not so much needed and strength is of much less importance.  Regarding Muslims, their society will evolve according to the practical needs of their society.  Custom cannot long resit the force of the practical.  Regardless, today we Americans believe in equality for all and criminal transgression must be viewed accordingly.  Each and every one of us can contribute to a wise society.