Why the double standard in people opposing equality?

Well said! I've noticed the same thought patterns around the issue of reproductive rights, with the "financial abortion" idea. We should be encouraging women to take responsibility for their choices rather than allowing men to walk away from theirs as well. To me, equality is combined with other human rights, like freedom from violence and a better standard of living. Our other rights shouldn't be compromised because of equality, they should be enhanced. This is partly the reason I'm not a feminist; equality is great if it benefits us, but not if it's simply for the sake of being equal.