Let me agree with Sleepy by saying I think that there is more of a purpose behind our existence and nature than that...
Look, yes this is there culture/religion and they do follow it, but you cant say they want to.. That book the Qu'ran is evil
This is one case that the term brainwashing could be used, there religion/culture keeps women out of power...
"Men are in charge of women, because Allah has made the one of them to excel the other, and because they spend of their property (for the support of women). So good women are the obedient, guarding in secret that which Allah has guarded. As for those from whom you fear rebellion, admonish them and banish them to beds apart, and scourge them. Then if they obey you, seek not a way against them. Lo! Allah is ever High Exalted, Great."
- Qur’an 4:34
The Garden of Hell: Islam Causes Violence Towards Women
Though man is dominate his role is not to suppress women. Male dominance has more of a male against male role...