Things have begun to change in that regards in western Europe but there is still a long way to go.
Having said that I'm of the opinion that there are differences between men and women that go beyond societal factors. For this reason I'm not sure trying to raise boys and girls in the exact same manner is the right approach.
It's a delicate subject and the key is to find the balance between what's right for children and over political correctness.
Well said! "Balance" that is the watch word. I will still say that the end goal is to ensure that both sexes are empowered and come out responsible persons.