A theme can be the transfer of knowledge. The older woman imparts her wisdom to the younger man. In the various stories, it could be career knowledge, artistic skills, or community - building know - how. And there's often an element of the younger man's admiration for the older woman, which fuels his submissiveness. He looks up to her achievements and is willing to be guided by her.
Power dynamics is a major theme. The older woman holds the power in the relationship, whether it's in decision - making or in guiding the younger man's actions. Also, respect plays a role. The younger man respects the older woman's position, like the man in the community organization respecting the woman who was in charge. This respect allows for the submissive - dominant relationship to exist.
One common theme is mentorship. The older woman often uses her experience to guide the younger man, like in the story where the businesswoman helps the younger man with his career. Another theme is growth. The younger man usually experiences personal or professional growth under the older woman's dominance. For example, the artist apprentice grew in his skills.