Ask almost any female for her opinion of her male counterparts and the words that usually come to mind include “”jerk,”” “”insensitive”” and “”asshole.”” Why can’t men be more like women?

In Rob Becker’s comedic one-man Broadway show, “”Defending the Caveman,”” Becker discusses the relationship between men and women. He defends manhood; and suggests that the notion of men as “”assholes”” isn’t necessarily true — it’s just how females perceive males.

Although nothing too deep or profound is introduced, this light-hearted, witty act aims for all those complaints about the opposite gender.

Looking back to when cavemen were hunters and cavewomen were gatherers, Becker elaborates on the differences between the sexes in an uplifting, hilarious critique that aims for the heart of anyone who has been in a relationship.

What makes “”Defending the Caveman”” insightful and funny is the straight forward parody of what it would be like if men were to act like women. Imagine a guy asking another guy if he wanted to “”spend some time at a lake together.””

Although Becker defends masculinity, he is not bashing any gender. Instead, he says that men and women have their own cultures and instead of trying to make one into the other, they should bridge their differences to make a better relationship.

“”Defending the Caveman”” is a bit of everything: at times macho, but also sentimental. It celebrates masculinity, but also acknowledges there are problems in being too much of a “”stud.”” But above all, it’s a celebration of not only a man being a man, but also a woman being a woman.