Are mares and stallions equal in Equestria?

[Rainbow Eclipse 3,927]

I'm just wondering your opinions on this topic.

 

I for one, believe that yes, men and women are treated as equals in the wonderful world of MLP, and that gender roles are non-existent. Also that the two genders are equal in physical strength and intelligence, and the only difference between a mare and a stallion is their... well, I'm not even going to go there. The only time it even remotely portrays gender roles is Rarity's trip to the Gala where she expects for a Prince Charming to treat her "like a lady".

 

I talked about this with a friend who thinks that either they are equal, or mares have the slight upper hoof. I initially liked the idea of the latter, thinking it to be a refreshing island. But recently I realised - is that not as bad as the gender inequality in this world? (if not worse, given the fact that females already have the advantage of giving birth?)

 

I believe that mares and stallions are on par, but some RPers I have come across do not seem to hold this belief. I don't go around yelling, "This is my opinion and anyone who doesn't agree with it is delusional", but it can be frustrating if I want to make the RP "canon" to my OCs. If it is not addressed to my OCs, I can simply walk past it and pretend it never happened. But if it is (for example, somepony saying to Anala, "you're a pretty good archer for a mare", or to Riley, "Be a real man and ask her out!" (even though this has not occured yet)), it can be frustrating.

 

So, whaddaya'll think?

[Snow Frostflame 3,568]

yeah I'm pretty sure they are there has been nothing to hint otherwise 

[lelouch. 625]

They are equal. And this thread has been made many times its getting old.

[IridscentNionios 1,422]

No

 

Celestia is a feminazi that has bitch fits with Luna that turn her into attention w word seeking villain.

 

I am being sarcastic. But unless someone tells me Equestria has gender struggles in the old times, doesnt, i will stay my opinion that considering either gender dominant for any reason ((even the refreshing one)) is wrong.

Edited September 21, 2014 by NioniosTheSilent

[Sanctified Absence 126]

There's no real gender inequality that I can see, but that still does beg the question why there are only female Alicorns... 'Course there are multiple possibilities as to why other than sexism.

[Bright Bastion 241]

To be honest, especially in character, I wouldn't think that there would be a gender equality issue. Off the top of my head I can't remember an episode talking about it (there might be I just don't remember at this moment) and so one can assume that through lack of evidence that there isn't one. Being an ex-RP, there was once a rule i used, "Lack of evidence is the same as no evidence." It could be that rule that's making me think this, but is it possible that there just hasn't been a gender issue in all of Equestria?

[Malinter 3,064]

Considering how outnumbered the stallions are to mares, I don't think the stallions really care.

Edited September 21, 2014 by Shire Pony Malinter

[IridscentNionios 1,422]

Considering how outnumbered the stallions are to mares, I don't think the stallions really care.

Or perhaps they secretly create harems of mares at night that they use to fight between each other for the right to become the King Pimp of Equestria whos is the true ruler of Equestria temporarily replaced by the Princesses.