Romance novels blow. But as for the woman being the weaker sex..I don't know. I have mixed emotions on this subject. I like both aspects.  I have played many rpg characters that would kick the snot out of any man. I love to read adventurous tales of brave women who have taken up the sword to defend their family or their lands when the men have failed. 

But on the other hand, I tend to like the opposite better. Most of my favorite books involve women who are strong minded but rather weak in body. I just love the whole "damsel in distress" plot where the knight in shining armour saves the young maiden from certain doom. 

I guess that just makes me a sap, LOL