Historical Influence

I agree that culture plays an important role in segregation of men and women, especially Asian countries such as China. However, I think overall there is a tendency in any culture to emphasize women's role as reproduction of next generation, so I don't think that's merely a problem for Eastern cultures. I think the gender roles have huge impact in "othering" female, cause women are usually been portrayed as "weak" "soft" "need-saving" or even "not as worthy as male". These particular gender roles put women in the "others" position.