Question:

Why are men said to be superior to women even hundreds of years ago?

While many men may act like they are superior to women, the Bible tells us plainly that this is not true.  Ephesians 5:21 instructs men and women to submit themselves one to another in the fear of God.  This means that although husbands are to be the head of their wives (Ephesians 5:23), they are on equal terms.  Even though Christ submitted Himself to His Father, He could say, “I and My Father are one” (John 10:30).