<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
i would like to discuss the concept of "equality of the genders."  this is tricky and i'm going to do my best.  i do believe in equality of the genders WHEN APPROPRIATE.  i think it has gotten out of hand. i do not think the genders should ALWAYS be treated equally.
<|assistant|>
Gender equality, in my opinion, is the idea that men and women should receive similar, fair treatment in regards to their civil, economic, political, and social rights regardless of their age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and physical or mental ability. Gender should not define a person's capabilities and access to resources. 

However, I don't think this should apply in all cases. There are circumstances where genders should be treated differently. Women often receive preferential treatment with childbirth and healthcare issues related to their reproductive system, for instance. And men should have greater access to programs focused on teaching them necessary life skills or job training because historically, women have filled these roles and may still be more inclined to enroll. I think both male and female-only spaces should exist in some instances, as people of those genders can bond more easily when surrounded by peers who share the same anatomical features. Furthermore, not every issue is black and white and, in some cases, certain solutions may benefit a specific gender more than the other. 

To sum up, gender equality should not come at the cost of individual freedom and should not be applied indiscriminately. There may be cases when genders should be treated differently, or when they should be treated in ways which are inappropriate or uncalled for, such as objectification. Every individual should have access to the resources they need to be safe and live with dignity, but how these resources are distributed is not an absolute. We all benefit from understanding and acknowledging the different needs that people have.