Craig

Just thinking about 1 Peter 2,3 at the moment. Sorry if these things have been dealt with and I have missed it, but 2 questions
1. In 3:7 “Weaker partner”is often thought to refer to physical strength. If it means “powerless container” I was wondering if it may refer to something different. In that culture, I have heard that all the power was centered in the patriarch. A widow in that society had a difficult time and that is why there is special consideration of her needs in the bible. Could it have something to do with the woman’s lack of power in that culture?
2. Peter seems to be encouraging a woman to submit to her husband even when he wants her to do something dodgy, because this is what Sarah did for Abraham. I can see how this may show submission and support, but has problems with the rest of scripture.
Any thoughts? Thanks.