[quote:] "It's a very neat way of keeping a form of control over the women. That, or it's just more evidence of the distrust men have in women to make responsible decisions regarding themselves and their future."

Wrong.. A woman CAN have a career, but what if she was unempolyed for any reason? How will she pay her bills? If she HAD to work then this might open the door to professions like prostitution because every woman is qualified for this job! Will a woman work as a prostitute if she wasn't under a financial pressure?

Yes a brother inherits more than a sister because his responsibilities are more not because he is WORTH more.

mmyke..

Are you ignoring the statement where a daughter (girl) inherits more than her father (guy)? or do you skip lines?