Double Standard

In today's world, women are at and are still coming to the forefront. They are taking charge and they demand equality. I have no problem with that. It's all good and well. Why is it that when situations don't suit them they seek to beg for mercy claiming that they're the weaker ones and equality no longer matters for that single moment. They want to get ahead professionally by being equal with men but emotionally they still want to be protected. Double standard if you ask me.