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Misogyny, the term used to describe societal inequity, is evidenced by many everyday things, like the gendered wage gap, pink tax, lack of women in positions of power, and the unmistakable influence of patriarchy penetrating every level of our lives, from households to politics. Whether you’re being mansplained to or fall victim to the career-destroying prerogatives of men, it means that sadly, you’re no stranger to the ways misogynistic society operates.

But luckily there are many bright women and men out there who are not willing to put up with the sexist BS they witness or experience firsthand day to day. And out of the frustration, hilarious, spot-on, merciless, and witty comebacks are born to target any misogynistic remark.

Scroll down to read through the most entertaining comebacks below that will remind us we don’t have to stay silent when someone is being a jerk.

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    Some Words From Maisie Williams

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    Misogyny functions as an ideology or belief system that has accompanied patriarchal or male-dominated societies and continues to place women in subordinate positions with limited access to power and decision making. But thankfully, in present times, it’s not being taken lightly anymore as more and more women and men are willing to step up and challenge this ancient and inherently harmful belief.

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    But although the term has been all over the media in the past 5 years, its real meaning is still widely confused. Kate Manne, a Cornell philosophy professor and the author of “Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny” argues that misogyny is really not about male hostility or hatred towards women, as it’s commonly assumed. Instead, it’s about controlling and punishing women who challenge male dominance.

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    In an interview with Vox, Kate explained: “There’s a tendency to define misogyny as this deep hatred in the heart, harbored by men toward girls and women. I define misogyny as social systems or environments where women face hostility and hatred because they’re women in a man's world—a historical patriarchy.”

    And what’s really alarming about misogyny is that it is something we practice almost unconsciously. The hostility towards women is something that’s a priori embedded in our culture where people internalize it through social norms and customs. In reality, it’s a trap for anyone born in an already misogyny-fueled society.

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    I’ve Never Heard This Explained So Succinctly

    I’ve Never Heard This Explained So Succinctly

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    Your Unsolicited Advice Doesn't Matter To Anyone, My Dude

    Your Unsolicited Advice Doesn't Matter To Anyone, My Dude

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    Marianne
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And I like men who do not comment my beauty routine, yet here we are."

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    #12

    When Autocorrect Only Recognizes Male Achievements

    When Autocorrect Only Recognizes Male Achievements

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens too much and needs to stop. We are not just wives, parents, children etc. We are individuals and should have our achievements shared as individuals and not because we are related to someone else famous.

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    According to Kate, such hostile behavior comes from the fact that many people feel attached to the positions they believe are their birthright. “When men think women are taking opportunities and privileges away from them, when they think women are challenging male dominance, you get backlash,” she explained.

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    Happy 87th Birthday To The Legendary Rbg

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    They Are Probably Not Funny, Just A Terrible Person

    They Are Probably Not Funny, Just A Terrible Person

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    As a way of dealing with misogyny in society, Kate believes it all comes down to men in positions of power accepting that women can surpass them without having wronged them. At this point, we are still far from this point, but externalizing our discontent is crucial in making things better, hence every debate, whether IRL or online, is a small step towards an equal, respectful society.

    #16

    A Common Denominator

    A Common Denominator

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    troufaki13
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It reminds me of a joke. A guy goes to the doctor. "What's wrong?" the doctor asks. "I hurt all over my body" he says. "Show me exactly where it hurts" says the doctor. "Here, here, here, here and here". "Well, you should get that finger checked!!" hahaha

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    #17

    Boys Will Be Held Accountable For Their Actions

    Boys Will Be Held Accountable For Their Actions

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    Paul Davis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the American South people will say "he's just being a good ol' boy!" and somehow that would excuse his heinous crimes. It just meant to me that he's "one of us" versus some evil person with slightly darker skin or who goes to a different church than we all do.

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    #21

    When Men Think Everything Women Do Is For Them

    When Men Think Everything Women Do Is For Them

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    #23

    Accusations Ruin A Man's Life

    Accusations Ruin A Man's Life

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    Edward Willis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the thing is that, in this case, these men had enough money and power to just make it go away, and the people that support them largely don't care about that stuff anyway. For those who don't have that money and power, accusations can ruin a life, but the way to solve that is to ensure that every accusation is correctly followed up on and necessary prosecutions made. Just saying "don't accuse" absolutely does not help, in fact it makes things worse.

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    #24

    A Woman's Place Is One Of Servitude

    A Woman's Place Is One Of Servitude

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What. The. Ok that hit me too never thought about how it being paid work changes everything!

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    #25

    Bennyboy Gets Rekt With Facts And Logic

    Bennyboy Gets Rekt With Facts And Logic

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    #26

    This Belongs Here

    This Belongs Here

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    K Witmer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand how everyone can't see it. Willfully blind I guess

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    #28

    The Link Between Guns, Police And Violence Against Women In America

    The Link Between Guns, Police And Violence Against Women In America

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe half the police force in the US and many non developed countries. But not in most of the western world. We don't have a huge gun issue. EDIT: Since some people seem to have an issue of me only commenting on the gun part and not mentioning anything about domestic violence, well here is my stance. ANYONE who is a perpetrator of domestic violence deserve to be punished. The court system is an absolute joke in protecting victims and things need to change NOW. Too many people are dying at the hands of their "loved one" and something should have been done years ago. We keep hearing about perpetrators facing tougher punishments but it is yet to be seen. It is all talk and no action. And judges/parole board need to be held accountable for releasing repeat offenders. If the reoffender ends up killing someone, the judge/parole board have blood on their hands. Hopefully that satisfies some of you.

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    #29

    Truth

    Truth

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Self control peeps it's really something adults should know. But it's as common as common sense

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    #30

    Had To Be Said!

    Had To Be Said!

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    CatWoman312
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To the know it all who made a comment about nurse’s salaries, I use to work in collections for auto loans. A lot of nurses defaulted on their payments. I know this might come as a surprise but people, nurses have other bills to pay, many have children, and many are single mothers. Just because someone is a nurse doesn’t automatically equal wealthy.

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    #32

    Turn That Mansplaining Into A Joke

    Turn That Mansplaining Into A Joke

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol! Thank God it was mansplained, if he been washed away by that one. Dripping with confusion

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    #33

    When Random Online Males Suffer From Correctile Dysfunction

    When Random Online Males Suffer From Correctile Dysfunction

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    Patriarchy Will Always Find A Way To Blame Women

    Patriarchy Will Always Find A Way To Blame Women

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    Pille P
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How come it's always single mom and that is seen as a bad thing. If ever there is a single dad he's sung like a hero. Unless he goes with his baby girl to the ladies toilet to change the diaper (because the changing tables are if at all only in the ladies toilet), then he's a pervert.

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    #35

    When Decent Behavior Doesn't Come Easy

    When Decent Behavior Doesn't Come Easy

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    #38

    So Unfair

    So Unfair

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    Marianne
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women being emotional would not be such a problem for men if they had not been bullied into supressing their own emotions from early childhood.

    crazy_cat_notAlady
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is it just me, or have u also noticed that men believe that it's more acceptable for them to show anger than show sadness? they can smash a hole through the wall at a bar, but they can't shed a tear in front of others.

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    CatWoman312
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women are the emotional ones, but have you ever witnessed a fully grown man have a meltdown because his team lost?

    Vicky Z
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly why the phrase "not all men" is so wrong!! And many pandas that use it often i don't see them commenting now

    Mazer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad but true ——> The term hysteria stems from the Greek hystera, which means "uterus."

    Adrian Ceroni
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oddly enough, I've found men to be the worse drivers around here. It's hard not to categorize things tbh.

    Kendra Miller
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was watching a Bollywood movie, and it was fun, the women were pretty strong and knew their minds and the story was interesting. There was a car case in the middle and the female lead was driving just fine but then there was almost an auditory snap when she switched to being a hysterical bad driver. It was weird, clearly a stereotype and broke my suspension of disbelief to the movie. Who ever forced the female lead to act like that, ruined the movie.

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    Hmmmm... I have a feeling that men that protest being grouped in with misogynists are not the ones that generalise women. I know a lot of men who would never call all women bad drivers, or moody, or emotional. I certainly don't. I do understant the OP's frustration, though.

    Aliquid A
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men who hear any comment on toxic-masculinity, and immediately get defensive and say "not all men" ARE part of the problem, and very likely do generalize women.

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    #39

    Lets Treat Women The Same Way

    Lets Treat Women The Same Way

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or we could try using the same terms for males as for females. So a guy who sleeps around is a s**t etc. It's not something I exactly approve of, but I think it wouldn't take long to get the point across to at least some more people

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    #40

    "Give Me A Smile"

    "Give Me A Smile"

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    N G
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because women were only put on this earth to be pleasant ornaments for men to look at (/s which really should be obvious but you can never tell the idiots in a crowd)

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    #41

    The Enemy Of Feminism Isn't Men

    The Enemy Of Feminism Isn't Men

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    Brittania Kelli
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. So many women have been brain washed by the patriarchy and they don't see the irony of getting male support when they stand up against feminism. Honey, you're need for male approval is showing.

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    #42

    New Day, Same Insult

    New Day, Same Insult

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    N G
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Women belong in the kitchen. Men belong in the kitchen. Everyone belongs in the kitchen. That's where the food is."

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    #44

    Set Firm Boundaries

    Set Firm Boundaries

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think of it as a standup comedian trying out material on the road. What gets a laugh stays, what doesn’t gets dropped from the comedy routine. I doubt that comedians get all that defensive if they have to abandon a joke.

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    #45

    No, Not Like That

    No, Not Like That

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    Marianne
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In case someone needs to hear this: A woman will enjoy sex as much as a man if her partner makes an effort to give her as much pleasure as themselves.

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    #47

    Yes They Can Be

    Yes They Can Be

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    Pille P
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think girls are also trained early to like being objectified. If you see girl magazines there's nothing with STEM or brilliance of the mind, always with how does your hair look or if this dress makes me fat. Baby outfits are already with sexual innuendos - watch out boys for this cutie etc.

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    #48

    It Really Is...

    It Really Is...

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    Paul Davis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find the amount of pro-rape propaganda constantly coming from conservatives to be terrifying. That there's a whole huge segment of society who seems to be doing everything they can to be allowed to rape without consequence.

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    #49

    When The Male Gaze Won't Even Leave You Alone For A Coffee Run

    When The Male Gaze Won't Even Leave You Alone For A Coffee Run

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    When Age Is Just A Number

    When Age Is Just A Number

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    It's So Realistic!

    It's So Realistic!

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. F*****g terrifying. (The book terrified me when I was Handmaid age. As I got older and knew I’d be sent to the colonies, either for being past childbearing age or for being a very outspoken anti-Gilead activist, I was almost relieved. At least the women in the colonies have some freedom to be themselves. However, I never ever want to see us even think of pursuing that kind of path. Ever.)

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    When The Song Is Groovy But The Sentiment Is Just Not Right

    When The Song Is Groovy But The Sentiment Is Just Not Right

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    H Edwards
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that song, great tune and the lyrics are so hilariously pathetic.

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