Guys have perfectly acceptable "man bags" these days, from bike messenger type shoulder bags to laptop bags.
And still benefit from more and better pockets in clothing.
But women did get a head start (and pinched nerves) with purses.
Watch out for purse/man bag snatchers!
Actually Dagny, men HAD purses ... until someone invented pockets and wallets. Then we adopted them.
http://www.randomhistory.com/2008/10/01_handbag.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HandbagWe men were fortunate enough to drop out of the "high heels" races around the 1700's as well.