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People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It’s Disgusting (50 Pics)

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Double standards are everywhere and they’re out in the open—you don’t even need a magnifying glass to spot them. Whether in real life or in media, we’re constantly bombarded with examples of how men and women are treated and portrayed differently even though we’re talking about the same thing.

Reddit user Meet_Me_In_Heaven asked their fellow redditors to share the most egregious examples of double standards that "disgust" them, so have a look below, and let us know what you think they say about the state of society in the 21st century, dear Readers. Upvote the double standards that you agree have no place in the modern world and share your own examples in the comments.

One crucial real-life issue and pervasive gender double standard that we’ve been hearing and writing about is that the Covid-19 pandemic disproportionally affects women. Not only have women been shown to be more at risk of losing their jobs during the lockdowns, but they also spend more unpaid time at home doing chores and taking care of family members. Even in developed countries, there’s still an expectation that women ought to do the lion’s share of the housework.

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#1

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) I'm a straight male. I went to a gay bar with some gay women and their straight married women friends. One of the straight women was being basically sexually harrassed by another gay woman there, to the point of being chased around the table, all the while saying she was married to a guy and she wanted nothing to do with it. The whole bar was laughing. If I did that to a woman in a regular bar, I'd get my ass kicked, thrown out, or arrested.

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298points

Vic 3 years ago

That's horrible!

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#2

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) It's okay for men to not want kids, but women are "broken" or will "change their mind" if they say the same.

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298points

Ritchat 3 years ago

I'm almost 36 and been in a relationship for 6 years. If I wanted to have kids, I would have them by now. Still get asked when we'll finally have children by friends and family over and over again. Get treated like a villain for refusing to give children to my partner (who doesn't want to have kids either).

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#3

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Child predators. Both men and women should receive the same charges.

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295points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

100% agree.

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To learn more about the unequal distribution of housework and other tasks and what can be done to change it, Bored Panda reached out to relationship expert Dan Bacon, the founder of The Modern Man, who gave us some insights on what can be done to share the load. In short, he explained that communication, respect for each other’s choices, and mutual support are key to a healthy relationship. Especially during these difficult times.

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“Both a man and a woman should always show gratitude towards each other and from that, you will both feel happier about being loving towards each other because you know the other person appreciates what you are doing,” relationship expert Dan highlighted that thanking someone for taking the initiative with chores, instead of berating them for usually ‘not doing enough,’ yields far better results.

For Dan, it’s important not just what we say in relationships, but how we say it.

#4

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Men get pockets big enough to hold all their stuff while women get fake pockets that are sewn shut, or a micro pocket that can't fit anything.

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277points

Joonscrab 3 years ago

😭😭😭 this is just sad ...I can never find pants with pockets :(

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#5

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) When movies need an ugly guy, they hire an ugly actor. When they need an ugly girl, they hire a smoking hot actress and put glasses on her

imaLilT-pot , Buena Vista Pictures Report

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275points

troufaki13 3 years ago

People were stunned when they found out that Charlize Theron is a great actress when she put on weight for "Monster" and that she's not only a pretty face (she's stunning by the way!)

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#6

Society has been making money off of women’s bodies/sexuality forever and no one cares.
A woman makes money off her own body/sexuality and it’s suddenly a problem.

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270points

Mike Crow 3 years ago

This is very true. What is the issue if a woman decides to be a sex worker (physical or online) out of her own free will?

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Relationship expert Dan gave an example where he heard from a man who was cleaning up the bathroom and found his wife complaining about how he was doing things. This led to an argument and the couple didn’t speak for a couple of days.

“He was very upset that she didn’t appreciate his proactive approach to helping out. All of that stress could have been avoided if she walked in and said something like, ‘Oh, thanks, honey. You’re cleaning the bathroom. That’s one less thing for me to do. Thank you.’ Then, if she wanted him to clean the bathroom the way she normally does it, she could ask, ‘Do you want to know how I get those stains out?’ or, ‘Do you want me to tell you some of the ways I do it that makes it easier?’ and if he then said yes, she could tell him,” Bacon gave some practical examples of effective communication.

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“If he said no and ended up causing damage to the bathroom for example (unlikely, of course) or not cleaning it properly, she could then talk to him about it and ask why he thought it turned out that way, after all the good effort he put in. He could then realize his mistake, feel supported by her and decide that he probably should have asked her how to do it first, or continued cleaning until he got it done right.”

#7

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) I was at the park working out a few years ago and on a bench was a couple arguing. The girl proceeds to slap the crap out of her boyfriend. She then goes for another, but the dude blocked her and held her wrist. The girl then burst into tears and questions why he hurt her like that.

To myself I was thinking, wait you can hit him but when he defends himself its wrong?

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269points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

If you can give it, then you can take it.

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#8

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) That men can't be raped or physically/mentally abused.

mmm-pistol-whip , RODNAE Report

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269points

Aroace tiger 3 years ago

Yea its stupid

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#9

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Women things like baking or cooking are just for women until it's a profession, and then it's for men.

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258points

Pamela24 3 years ago

Oh yeah. If I say a word "a cook" you will most likely think of a woman. While when I say "a chef" it will probably be a man. And I wouldn't blame you - it's the same in my own head but it's just so wrong and sad nevertheless.

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According to Dan, by choosing not to attack our partners verbally for their ‘mistakes,’ we avoid making them go on the defensive. This reduces stress, helps maintain the relationship, and, in very practical terms, helps deal with the double standard of how housework is distributed.

“They remain in love. They feel supported, appreciated, respected and there is no need for an angry, resentful war to break out over little mistakes or errors. Of course, approaching conversations like that also applies to a man talking to his girlfriend or wife who is doing something around the house,” the expert pointed out that it goes both ways.

“For example, if his wife is doing more than normal around the house, a man should be supportive of her, appreciative and respectful, rather than just expecting that she should do it because she’s a woman. No one has to do anything in a relationship. It’s always a choice. This is why you should always come from a place of love and support, rather than in an angry, attacking way where you essentially become enemies who are trying to beat each other in a pointless, ‘I’m a better person than you’ war.”

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While there are plenty of double standards out there, at least we’re better equipped to deal with one of them—sharing housework and other tasks during the pandemic through small changes in how we communicate and show gratitude.

#10

When a girl is into more traditionally manly stuff nobody bats an eye, but when a guy is into traditionally feminine stuff people give him funny looks and question his sexuality

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253points

Aroace tiger 3 years ago

YES! I'VE NOTICED THIS!

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#11

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Abusive behavior is funny when coming from a woman. I pointed out to my husband that in movies and TV shows, women get upset by a man's actions and slap him and no one bats an eye. Showing a woman hitting a man normalizes this cruelty and it needs to stop.

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230points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

I can’t stand it when I see a woman slap a man and it’s considered acceptable.

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#12

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) How it's okay for men to go to strip clubs but strippers are looked down upon or made fun of by society.

turtlepie90 , facebook.com Report

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224points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

Many people who are strippers are very well educated and a lot are also studying. Stripping is a way for them to make ends meet. As long as it is THEIR choice and they aren’t being forced or pressured into it, then I don’t see an issue.

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#13

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Pedophile teachers, when it's a man, you tend to see "Male teacher raped student", and when they're women it's normally "Female teacher had sex with student", I despise the downplaying of it when the teacher is a woman, and seeing comments like "that kid should be lucky, his teacher is hot" disgusts me.

PuppeteerGaming_ , imgur.com Report

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223points

Sasy 3 years ago

They did it on Dawsons creek, affair with teacher...woohoo go Pacey. It is horrible, all girls school here had rumors of teacher having relations with student, nothing happened, another teacher married an ex student a year or so after she graduated. Now years on I realise that would have been considered grooming. So horrible

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#14

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Body shaming men. Make fun of a woman’s boob size and people are aghast. Make fun of someone’s d**k size and that’s hilarious. Slag on a woman’s weight and that’s a no-no, but ‘I only date six feet and taller’ is acceptable. They are things a person really can’t do much about, and both being socially linked to equate manliness.

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219points

Hans 3 years ago

Adrianna should probably take a moment to question the significance of her own existence.

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#15

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) A woman with her kids is "taking care", a man with his kids is "babysitting"

eeyoremarie , Juliane Liebermann Report

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209points

Vic 3 years ago

This is pathetic! Anyone who suggests I'm babysitting my kid will get a earful from me..

100points

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#16

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Men or boys who are sexually abused by women are told to feel lucky. People will joke, 'Where was that teacher when I was in school?' and disregard that being a male victim is a big deal. But sexual abuse messes with you no matter your gender, and being a male survivor is also hard.

ImInOverMyHead95 , RODNAE Report

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199points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Yes, yes, yes. I know someone who was raped by a woman and when he went to the police they laughed at him. In 30 years he has not had a partner or interest in having one because of that experience.

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#17

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Daughters are raised and taught to clean and cook while sons get cleaned up after. My mother got upset with me when I suggested my younger brother learn to take out the trash or do a single chore. When I was his age, I was cooking and cleaning and helping take care of him while getting good grades in school and doing extracurriculars.

ItsD_D , localpassportfamily.com Report

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198points

Aroace tiger 3 years ago

O. M. G this isn't to do with gender because I'm a girl but my sister is 10 I used to do work when I was 10 I understand how annoying it is

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#18

Overweight male actors always get cast opposite gorgeous actresses as their love interests and nobody bats an eye. Overweight actresses are rarely allowed to be lead love interests in the first place, and when they are, they're more likely to be paired with less conventionally attractive men.

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187points

troufaki13 3 years ago

And if perchance they are the lead, it's usually for comical reasons. Also, lead actresses are super skinny with super fat bff for comic relief, never the other way round. But where's the between? Average bodies that are neither skinny nor fat, with flabby tammies and saggy boobs are never portrayed even though more people could relate.

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#19

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Those romantic comedies with the cliché beautiful and smart woman married to the dumbest guy who is lucky to have her. Swap the roles and see people flip out.

Devistator , Universal Pictures Report

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184points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

My roles are swapped. My hubby is smart, funny and goddam hot as whilst I am not that bright, not very funny and I look like a dogs breakfast. I often wonder HOW I managed to get a catch like I did.

106points

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People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) I’m a young guy. One of my female coworkers slapped my ass about a month ago. I didn’t say anything because I really didn’t care too much, but if the roles were reversed I’d be out of here faster than I could say sexual harassment.

piratestarx38 , Andrea Piacquadio Report

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183points

Sarcastic Panda 3 years ago

nobody should do that without consent

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#21

Dads are “superhuman” when they take care of baby, cook/clean/etc, or just parent in general. But women are “doing what comes naturally” when we work a full time job while pregnant, go back to work weeks after major trauma, are expected to breastfeed AND work, keep the house, raise good kids, and are somehow bad moms if we complain and feel overwhelmed.

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174points

Sarcastic Panda 3 years ago

I honestly hate this.

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#22

Women who either have sex, love sex, or have a great deal of it when they are single are considered loose. Meanwhile, if a guy has a lot of sex, then he’s just being a guy.

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168points

troufaki13 3 years ago

Also when women have sex on the first date are considered easy and not relationship-material

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#23

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Women are 'supposed' to clean the inside of the house while men do yard work. One day, my husband's friend called him while we were cleaning the house. His friend said, 'Uh oh. In trouble with the wifey?' No! He just lives here, too.

amandadear , cottonbro Report

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165points

Shazz Winchester 3 years ago

totally agree, men should clean too

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#24

If men play video games, it’s normal and expected. If men like sports, it’s normal and expected. If men enjoy something like skateboarding, it’s normal and expected.

But if a woman does any of those things, she’s only doing it to impress men and couldn’t possibly actually like them herself.

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157points

wandile dludlu 3 years ago

That goes both ways, if a guy likes netball, ballet, sewing or anything that has been traditionally been done by mostly women for decades or centuries... he will be called gay or a sissy

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#25

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) As a man, I could go to the doctor and get a vasectomy tomorrow if I wanted to. A woman has to have like two or three kids and be married for most doctors to even consider performing a tubal ligation.

dsayre1986 , Maheen Fatima Report

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156points

Stimpy 3 years ago

Of course women should be able to have the same choice as men. Just speculating though: could the reluctance of doctors to do tubal ligation simply be, because it is a more complicated procedure than vasectomies?

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#26

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) I’m an 18-24 year old guy, and I work with kids.

It’s disgusting the amount of protocols and procedures there are to keep me from being alone with kids, but there are almost NONE for the female staff I work with.

wharepaku1999 , nappy Report

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155points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

It is really sad. There are less and less men working with children because of this and peoples ideas that “men are bad”. All children need a male role model and they don’t always get it at home, so having a male teacher, student councillor, social worker can be extremely beneficial. There are more good men than bad, it is just we hear more bad than good. These men are our husbands, fathers, children, friends etc, we need to stop tarring men with the same brush.

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#27

Even if I, the father, am listed as the primary contact on every single contact form for my kids, the school will still call my wife first. Even after being the only parent the teachers and school have ever seen during drop-offs and pickups, the school still insists on waiting to talk to my wife to 'discuss something about your child,' even though I'm right there.

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149points

Kari Panda 3 years ago

Honestly, I would make that public. Call the press or otherwise make a scene. That‘s patronising. It’s YOUR child and you‘re an intelligent human being ffs!

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#28

Dad works late, gunning for the big promotion: “What a great provider!”

Dad leaves early to pick up sick kids from daycare: “What a great dad! So wholesome.”

Mom stays late, guns for the big promotion: “How can she neglect her kids like that?”

Mom leaves early to pick up sick kids: “Figures, she was never really committed to the job.”

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142points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

Depends on the job. Sounds like a toxic environment, and not at all like most places that employ humans.

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#29

Women get so much sh*t for being “too choosy” with men and “not giving them a chance” and in general get called uppity, picky snobs because they won’t go out with certain guys.
But when those same women are victims of date rape/violence/murder, they get blamed and people say that they should have been more careful

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139points

Truth Monster 3 years ago

Women should be choosy, especially if you want children. Childrearing is a long, expensive and trying time. Having a reliable partner that will stay with you when times are hard is invaluable. It literally used to mean the difference between death and survival.

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#30

I'm a trans guy, and people listen to me as male way more than they did as female

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Cynthia Bonville 3 years ago

This is very disappointing to read.

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#31

Single mothers are seen as a red flag and are blamed for choosing a deadbeat as their child’s father. But single fathers are considered a great catch and are praised for 'stepping up.

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134points

El Dee 3 years ago

This must be a new thing. Single mothers have always existed in greater numbers and in the town I was raised in it's always been a big thing. But whilst single mothers would always be able to find a partner, if they wanted to, single fathers were usually avoided. Most women, back in the day, didn't want to bring up someone else's kids. Harsh but true..

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#32

Female domestic violence victims get lots of support, while male victims get laughed at.

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130points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

This is one reason why I do not support white ribbon day. It should not be violence against women and children but violence against anyone. There are absolutely F**K all domestic violence services for men, especially shelters. It infuriates me so much, especially since a lot of homeless men are victims of domestic violence.

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#33

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Women rarely get complimented for the things men get complimented for: assertiveness, accomplishments, or basically any intentional act. While men rarely get complimented for the things that women get complimented for: their appearance or personality characteristics that make others feel good.

PTSDaway , Amina Filkins Report

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118points

Hans 3 years ago

Maybe we should just compliment each other more often, particularly for the things that make life more joyful yet are routine.

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#34

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Mens nips arent censored but for some reason women's nips are.

ImmaTakinAShit , istolethetv Report

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118points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

True! (And bring that apostrophe over to “aren’t, from above, please!) 😉

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People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) When a woman cries, it's viewed as normal.
When a man cries, he's told to man up.

MinutesTaker , Julien Harneis Report

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116points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

I actually like it when a man cries and I don’t mean that I get some sick gratification from the pain of others. I mean I just like it coz it means they are comfortable within themselves to show their emotions.

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#36

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Clothes from the women’s section fall apart after six months.

Meanwhile I have a 15-year-old shirt from the men’s section that I still wear.

Pseudonymico , Artem Beliaikin Report

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114points

Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 3 years ago

And that ladies shirt likely cost 3x as much to boot

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#37

If a girl is 21 and a virgin she's considered pure. If a guy is 21 and a virgin he's a loser.

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106points

Stimpy 3 years ago

Yeah, as a teenager I wondered how that was supposed to work. In order to get the best ratio of "cool guys" and "pure girls" that would mean all guys would have to have lots of sex with a single girl? Would that be the "mega-slut" or would she be considered as providing a service to society (making the dudes cool and keeping the other girls "pure")? Idk.

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#38

Men who don't smile: Thinking, serious, determined.

Women who don't smile: B****y and uninteresting.

I've never heard of a man getting asked why they didn't smile for something.

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105points

I want cake 3 years ago (edited)

This one really gets me. I get told to smile all the time. I'm not a naturally smiley person. I'm not even a naturally happy person - I'll smile when I darn well feel like it. I once got told on the metro that I'd look prettier if I smiled. My dad was in hospital and we didn't know if he would survive, and this absolute womble tells me to smile. His defence : "how was I supposed to know?". So I told him, "you don't, that's why you keep your trap shut."

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#39

When a woman is direct to employees at work she is a b***h. When a man is direct to his employees he’s a leader.

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104points

Donkey boi 3 years ago

Sorry, from my personal experience I disagree with this one, There's being a leader then there's being an A-hole. there is a fine line between being direct and being an A-hole. Doesn't matter if you are a man or a woman.

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#40

Men: I'm a 34in waist and size M shirt in EVERY. SINGLE. STORE.
Women: Sizes are called different things in each country, and the naming convention bears no relationship to the actual size (what is the 6 in size 6 supposed to signify?)

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104points

Barrie 3 years ago

I call BS. I'm a 34 to 38 in one sizing method and 44 to 46 in another. Depending on the year, shop etc. I have rarely been the same size. Even better was when I bought a pair of trousers in H&M, next year I had put on 5 kilos so I went for another pair of the same jeans, I fit perfectly into the same size. I now never bother looking at sizes, I just take a handful of trousers into the changing room and try them on till one fits. Even once with some Bear Grylls trousers, they were marketed as 104cm (perfect for me) when they arrived, they didn't fit. I measured them.. 98cms. This an industry problem more than women/men one.

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#41

A bad dad can lose custody but many times a bad mom won't.

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103points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Hear hear, just because you are a mum doesn’t mean you are a good one. It should ALWAYS be what is in the best interests of the child, NOT what society expects or is used to etc.

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#42

Could not fathom having to give up their family name at marriage, but pressures his wife to do it without a second thought.

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101points

Batwench Premium 3 years ago

It used to be that the woman passed from being the property of her father to that of her husband. That is where the taking of the name came from. As a side note, my brother took the name of his 1st wife and when they divorced and he re-married he still used that name and my new SiL uses it as well.

28points

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El Dee 3 years ago

In Scotland the family name used to (hundreds of years ago) go down the mother's line so that lineage was assured. The idea of the family taking the man's name is literally the only sign/assurance that he has fathered his wife's children. In THIS respect I am okay with it, but it should never be expected/forced..

4points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

I took my hubby’s last name coz it was better than mine lol.

3points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

Not so much anymore, methinks.

3points

Franc Esca 3 years ago

You thinks incorrectly

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Nikki Sevven 3 years ago

When friends of mine got married, he took her name. He was estranged from his dysfunctional family, and felt more kinship with her family. So he took her name.

2points

Ludwig Michiel 3 years ago

Belgian here, I don't know any woman in my personal or professional circle who uses her husbands surname. I would have found it very bizarre if my wife would have changed her surname to mine, she didn't become someone else or my property the day we married.

2points

Navy Blue Bandana 3 years ago

My family has a hyphenated last name. It's super unwieldy but it makes the most sense.

2points

Kimberly Young 3 years ago

My husband didn't care when I kept my former name, but boy did I get s**t from the families!!!

2points

CrunChewy McSandybutt 3 years ago

Yeah, I kept my maiden name. He didn't give two shits about it.

2points

Jonathan 3 years ago

More and more double barrel surnaming going on these days. Makes sense considering a marriage is an equal partnership after all.

2points

Something 3 years ago

This leads to women in general being much more likely to be called by their first names, which is often considered less respectful.

1point

Donkey boi 3 years ago

My misses wanted my name because she thinks her name sounds pretentious. I don't like my last name because it I think it sounds aggressive. We actually considered swapping, before deciding to just keep our own.

1point

Tee Witt 2 years ago

I have married twice and still go by my 'maiden name', no laws says you should change it

0points

Rukkia 3 years ago

My cousin and her husband both changed their last name, to a non-family name they picked together.

0points

Hollysmom 3 years ago

Women are supposed to be honored that someone chose them

0points

Suzanne Richard 3 years ago

In Québec, women keep their own name BY LAW. Since 1982. Double surnames are for children and are limited to two. I would never take a man's name even if I could. IT is my identity. Nor would I ever identify with my husband's profession as "hockey wife" or some other bs. No more lumping the woman in as "les Tremblay, les Richard" etc. No. Just no.

0points

Zoe 3 years ago

My husband expected me to take his name. I did but it felt wrong so changed it to double barrelled/hyphenated, it is really annoying and too long so I end up using his name anyway in a lot of situations as it's easier, if I use my maiden name it really annoys him. We actually had arguments about the fact it took me a while to change my name on bank accounts etc. It still makes me angry 7 years later that I didn't stand my ground and keep my name

0points

Chris Challis 3 years ago

the ideal is to incorporate both names as they do in France and Spain.. IN fact in some French tradition the married woman retains her father's name and I for one would always use my maiden name as well.

0points

NWB 3 years ago

I have both...I am the last in my family line....Im keeping my name!

0points

Violet Grey 3 years ago

My parents hyphenated their name

0points

Adam Hendron 3 years ago

So she keeps her father's last name instead?

0points

C.S. E. 3 years ago

It's not a perfect system, but it shouldn't be an expectation. I hated my father, but happen to prefer his last name to my mother's; it flows better with my first name and my Mum hated her family name. Unless someone can offer me a last name that flows better, I'll be keeping my last name, thank you very much.

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Sasha Kuleshov 3 years ago

Just put both surnames, problem fixed :D

0points

Tabitha L 3 years ago

How do you solve the problem after 5 generations?

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EQXL 3 years ago

I knew my wife didn't want to, never asked nor expected it from her. I myself for a long time considered taking her name though.

0points

King Joffrey 3 years ago

When I was getting married, I left the choice to my wife but was really very happy when she decided to take my name...

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#43

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Single father's taking their kids to the park and watching them play while they get stares from every other parent or ppl passing by.

MomoIsGay , Anete Lusina Report

Final score:

94points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

Yes. (AND, that apostrophe is giving me a twitch...)

51points

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#44

When men come out and accuse priests or other old men who abused them they aren't interrogated as to why they didn't say it sooner. With the 'Me Too' movement backlash, we see that women are dismissed and not believed when they talk about their abuse years later.

mostlycoder Report

Final score:

94points

El Dee 3 years ago

Women are dismissed constantly and accused of trying to get on the gravy train of claiming compensation. This is even when the complaint was made at the time and disbelieved. I'm always shocked at women being complicit in this nonsense, I feel like they've been conditioned into believing it by those with a vested interest ie the perpetrators..

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#45

Straight girls can hold hands, lock fingers, cuddle, shower, and kiss each other. Two guys can’t even make eye contact without being gay-shamed.

uke_bass_bro994 Report

Final score:

94points

Patrick O'Harris 3 years ago

Oh. I guess I'm gay as hell. Not that I didnt know that but still...

42points

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#46

When a guy gets with a bunch of chicks, he’s a “stud”. When a girl gets with a bunch of guys, she’s a “sl*t”.

LithicPlays Report

Final score:

92points

Vic 3 years ago

There should be a common word for both men and women and it should mean "it's their life, none of my business"

52points

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#47

Being over looked for a role (between 20-35) because I might become pregnant.

hopalongsmiles Report

Final score:

88points

Barrie 3 years ago

The one solution to this is for men and women to have the same amount of maternity leave and the same legal minimum time off. In Spain this year both men and women will get 4 month maternity/paternity leave. Now they need to add, for example, that both must leaglly take a minimum of 3 months each. Once this happens, the risk to the employer is the same for either sex so no preferences.

44points

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#48

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) I work in a woman dominated field (library) and a good portion of my coworkers are self-proclaimed feminists. They constantly complain about "The Patriarchy" while being hateful, sexist group of humans towards the men in the building.

Deweyfinn551 , Kampus Production Report

Final score:

86points

Kari Panda 3 years ago

Also working in a library that is part of a large university: It‘s not quite as bad here, but one thing that drives me nuts: Our university has an 'equality' department. Yet, they only tend to women: They hold women-only university-wide meetings, they send emails to women about holiday camps for their children, they have a campaign against sexual abuse with a confidential email address - put only in women‘s bathrooms. So male workers have no children? Male workers/students face no abuse? I truly hate it from my guts. Pointed that injustice out to one of their members once. She told me women have it worse and that men don’t need anyone lobbying for them.

42points

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#49

Expecting women to keep up a constant and rigorous beauty routine while men are doing very little to maintain their own attractiveness.

celestialism Report

Final score:

86points

PineappleQueen 3 years ago

I am a teenage girl, and I don’t even care about makeup. I spent about 5 minutes doing my hair, and pick out cute outfits for school. People tell me I should do more to please the guys. Meanwhile my brother combs his hair and is told he’s trying to hard.

45points

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#50

Women can't be topless in the heat like men.

bett7yboop Report

Final score:

75points

Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago

In some states women can be topless. Most choose not to. I agree that the law should be equal for everyone. Free the nipple.

53points

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#51

Nobody defines a womans sexuality from whether she's wearing pants or a dress. But when a man wears a dress everybody wants to make assumptions.

SpixyRAMEN Report

Final score:

42points

Tiari 3 years ago

Well. Women fought for being allowed to wear trousers. Perhaps it’s time for men to fight for acceptance wearing dresses/skirts.

38points

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#52

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Men point out every woman driver doing something wrong. Ignore all of the male drivers doing something wrong.

tirednwired , Jim Legans, Jr Report

Final score:

41points

Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago

I'm trans lesbian. I criticize all other drivers equally.

37points

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#53

The body Positivity movement. Fat women are "strong, independent, beautiful" and fat men are just fat men. Either have both, or nothing.

IDKanymoretho Report

Final score:

41points

El Dee 3 years ago

Aesthetics are unimportant and the body image issues forced on our daughters are toxic. However, health should be a priority, the only priority. If you're in your healthy weight range - you're not fat. If you're over it, lose weight. Likewise if you're UNDER it you need to gain some too..

16points

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#54

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Bisexual women are sexualized.

Bisexual men are shunned.

Jack_Pecke , Kamaji Ogino Report

Final score:

40points

Alien 3 years ago

The girls at my school say “I’m bisexual, but I would never date a girl. Like, ew” and there are TONS of those same girls. Meanwhile, there are maybe 2 or 3 out men at my school because they are afraid.

6points

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#55

Nobody looks twice at an overweight guy at the pool with no shirt on but if it were an overweight woman in a bikini everyone thinks its gross.

killaahhhhhhhhh Report

Final score:

40points

Guy MacGregor 3 years ago

Not from my experience.

20points

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#56

No matter their skills, men are treated like they know more about any given subject, while women always have to prove their knowledge.

realhumanperson247 Report

Final score:

39points

Sasy 3 years ago

Yes, back up those facts Missy.

10points

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#57

A grown woman with “daddy issues” is laughed at while the man who abandoned her as a young child and was a sh*tty role model has no consequences.

will_dog2019 Report

Final score:

38points

Kari Panda 3 years ago

Tbf, grown men with daddy issues are also laughed at.

12points

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#58

Men can look like Bigfoot or a Star Wars Chewbacca and it's okay. If a woman has a tiny bit of hair anywhere other than her head, people will get grossed out.

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Final score:

38points

Sasy 3 years ago

Why are people looking, so bizarre. I won't lie, armpit hair revealed on girls takes a second, but that is just a moment to adjust to their norm, no different than the mind scramble made when discussing shaving or waxing, waxing is owie.

4points

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#59

Dress codes that only apply to men. I have gone to many restaurants or clubs where men have to wear long trousers, a collared shirt, and sometimes a jacket and tie. Women would wear short dresses, hot pants, or sheer outfits. Someone please explain why these ‘codes’ only apply to men?

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Final score:

38points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

And the reverse in schools! So wrong!

34points

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#60

I can go out looking like a freshly awakened zombie & won't get any complaints. Women are expected to dress & look like models, even if they're buying produce at the grocery store.

BigBootyWaifus Report

Final score:

37points

Serbob 3 years ago

There comes a point in everyone's lives where they don't focus about that anymore. I used to put decent clothes on to take out the garbage. Now the neighbours can see me in my pajamas for all I care.

8points

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#61

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Only men can be priests in the catholic church. It's outdated and prejudice against women.

anonymous , Stijn Goris Report

Final score:

37points

Dave P 3 years ago

It is their religion, their choice, don't like it, don't be catholic. In Islam women cannot be Imams, in many other religions they have similar restrictions. Religions have their rules and beliefs and it is very bigoted, narrowminded, an regressive to try and impose your personal beliefs onto others religions. Don't like this about Catholicism, then don't be Catholic.

4points

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#62

Making fun of a balding man is perfectly acceptable form of jest or rejection. Making fun of any physical deficiency or rejecting a woman based on looks is cruel and vilified.

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Final score:

36points

El Dee 3 years ago

This is a result of just how much women are judged on their looks and men more for character. If you're female you don't get the chance to show who you are, how you look decides on how you are treated. It's so ingrained that other women are doing it too..

14points

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#63

Mothers who work shouldn’t have had kids if they wanted someone else to raise their kids. Fathers who work are just working for their family’s future.

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Final score:

33points

Sasha Kuleshov 3 years ago

I want kids and I want to work, what's the problem with that? :O

2points

#64

When my husband does his own laundry, people are confused and ask why. Why should I need to do a grown man’s laundry when we both work full-time? Yet, my husband has never been asked about not doing my laundry.

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Final score:

32points

Sasy 3 years ago

Why do people know, why is this anyones business, is he complaining, bragging ?

12points

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#65

When the husband works and the wife stays home with the children, the family is "productive" or "successful", but when the wife works and the husband stays home with the kids, the husband is a dead weight and the wife is being overworked.

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Final score:

32points

Vince Calabrese 3 years ago

My mom goes to work and my dad stays home with us. Kids make fun of my sister for it! It doesn’t matter!

3points

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#66

Women are constantly told about the dangers of sex, ridiculed for wanting or having it, and dealing with how difficult it is to get birth control. Meanwhile, men are told nothing about how to be safe and make their partner comfortable, but are given a pat on the back and are showered with condoms.

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Final score:

30points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

Again, nope. Let’s take a look inward here, and realize that WE are responsible for raising our sons to respect women and men, (depending on what their preferences will be as they grow up). We’ve raised both our children that consent is the most important thing.

7points

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#67

A man who is quiet is stoic. A woman who is quiet is passive/submissive.

Final score:

29points

Sasy 3 years ago

Next time you meet a stoic Man, ask him to kneel, see what happens 😁

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#68

The draft. If you are male, it's widely agreed and politically acceptable to force you to go fight and die for your country. People would be up in arms if women were forced to do this.

ultra_casual Report

Final score:

29points

martin734 3 years ago

Though there are several countries that have compulsory military service for both men and women with Israel being the most well known.

18points

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#69

Some girls think "omg can you be my gay best friend" while actively avoiding lesbians as hard as they can and some guys think "lesbian p*rn is so hot" while hating gay men

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Final score:

27points

Alien 3 years ago

YESSSSS I HAVE NOTICED THIS!!!

4points

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#70

If I dress a certain way to attract a guy, I'm a try-hard sl*t. If a guy dresses a certain way to attract a girl, he's stylish and evolved.

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Final score:

26points

Ilona 3 years ago

Is he though?

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#71

If a man isn't married by 30 it's whatever, but if a woman isn't married by 30 then there's something wrong.

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Final score:

26points

Barrie 3 years ago

In modern day Europe, nope. I know tons of unmarried women and men, nobody cares. Their parents or grandparents might make comments, but they are older generations.

10points

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#72

The wage gap. A former employee decided to only hire men for office positions because they wouldn’t ever get pregnant or need maternity leave either!

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Final score:

24points

Barrie 3 years ago

The one solution to this is for men and women to have the same amount of maternity leave and the same legal minimum time off. In Spain this year both men and women will get 4 month maternity/paternity leave. Now they need to add, for example, that both must leaglly take a minimum of 3 months each. Once this happens, the risk to the employer is the same for either sex so no preferences.

8points

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#73

A woman can be just as creepy, perverse, and uncomfortable as a man. But they’ll never be taken accountable for it.

shroooomology Report

Final score:

23points

Stimpy 3 years ago

You sure about that?

10points

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#74

If you are a woman and can't do house chores, you are useless and don't fit the idea of a woman, if you are a man that can do house chores then you are gay, this isn't a manly job...

JupitersGiantStorm Report

Final score:

23points

RavenClaw 3 years ago

As a non binary i agree with this whenever my mom is to yell at me for not doing chores perfectly and saying i don't act like a girl ...well thx mom

14points

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#75

Guys can hang out with whoever they want, though girls can't hang out with just any guy 'cause apparently every guy wants to sleep with us.

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Final score:

23points

El Dee 3 years ago

Hmm...at a certain age I think that this is probably true though. Teenage boys are a slave to their hormones and would probably sleep with anyone at all. So yes, if you're female and have a pulse they probably do. NB I'm saying this with decades of perspective, I didn't used to think that back then..

4points

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#76

Men cannot experiment with the same gender without being considered gay. Meanwhile if girls do it they're just having fun.

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Final score:

23points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

In high school it is extremely common for girls to experiment with other girls, and this person is right, no one seems to bat an eye lid. If the roles were reversed though, well that’s a different story.

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#77

Dating apps. As a dude I'm expected to send the first message, be unrealistically witty and funny to set myself apart from the hundred other guys currently messaging her, and have a total banger of a profile to have even the slightest chance of getting a match. Meanwhile ladies leave their bios completely empty and expect having the perfect man to be handed to them on a silver platter, no messaging first or nothing.

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Final score:

22points

Jonathan 3 years ago

Don't message them then. They're kinda already showing the contribution they'll bring to a relationship tbh.

4points

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#78

I cisgender girl can go get a boob job with no issues. But a transgender girl such as myself needs a referral from a psychiatrist to make sure "we don't regret it"

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Final score:

21points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

I actually understand why that is done and should stay that way, having a boob job to enhance what you have is completely different to having a boob job to change your gender. There is a difference. In saying that, I believe ALL plastic surgery should be done after a psych consult unless it is for medical reasons.

30points

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#79

Woman showing her feelings/crying/getting mad: Healthy person expressing herself

Man showing half the feelings: immature manchild

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21points

Mrs_ Possum 3 years ago (edited)

Hmm not sure about this one. When women cry or get mad, there can be an element of "oh look she's hormonal, calm down dear" in my experience 😕 It's not good. Making fun of anyone for showing emotion, regardless of gender, is not ok.

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#80

When a dude walks around without a shirt that's fine but if I wear a cute top where you can see my bra straps and the back of my bra that's somehow inappropriate...

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Final score:

21points

El Dee 3 years ago

In a hundred years time our great grandchildren will look upon us as we looked upon the Victorians who got upset about 'a bit of ankle' on show..

3points

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#81

Women in business that are strict and tough are "crazy b****es" but men in business that are strict and tough are "strong leaders."

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20points

Serbob 3 years ago

To be fair, I did work for a crazy bitch. I've also dealt with a lot of crazy bastards too.

5points

#82

When a less-than-perfect man only goes after perfect-super-model women, and then complains that women only care about looks and not personality when the man fails.

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Final score:

20points

King Joffrey 3 years ago

In my experience, personality goes a long way...

9points

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#83

When a boy loses his virginity, he's a man; it's a rite of passage. If a girl wants to lose her virginity she'll be "broken" or not "pure."

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Final score:

20points

#84

People Are Sharing What Double Standards Between Men And Women Annoy Them So Much, It's Disgusting (50 Pics) Making fun of men in comedy movies... every father has half the iq of his wife

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Final score:

19points

Alien 3 years ago

And if the father isn’t stupid, he’s a massive old grump.

3points

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#85

So many guys complain about paying for stuff, but if a woman is powerful and wealthy enough to take care of herself, she is often believed to be aggressive and pushy.

anonymous Report

Final score:

19points

Kiss Army Premium 3 years ago

I have been married for 27+ years but back in my dating days, I always paid for myself or alternated who paid because I never wanted to feel like I "owed" a guy anything. If I gave anything of myself (kisses/cuddles, etc.) it was going to be clear that it was done by choice and free will and I would not be made to feel like I owed him anything for buying me dinner. If they were offended, then we did not need to continue dating.

0points

#86

When women look after their kids it’s just parenting, but when men look after their kids it’s babysitting.

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Final score:

18points

#87

Women objectifying men. It's so normalised in modern society.

Women being called sl*ts because they sleep with many guys, but guys are champs. Simply makes no sense to me.

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Final score:

18points

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#88

Body positive women's displays at Target and jacked men's displays.

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Final score:

18points

#89

Sex toys are great and healthy for women but disgusting and perverse for men.

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Final score:

18points

Kari Panda 3 years ago

Never heard that one personally.

13points

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#90

A woman can ask my height but I can't ask her weight.

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Final score:

18points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

You can ask my weight but it doesn’t mean you will get an answer. Just because someone asks for your height doesn’t mean you have to tell them.

23points

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#91

When a girl is underweight/malnourished she gets praised for her figure. When a boy is underweight/malnourished he gets fed 2x more than everyone else in order to “get some meat on those bones”

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Final score:

17points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

Not in my house! You get fed no matter what you look like-I should let you starve?! 🤣

17points

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#92

That women can’t take care of themselves or in my family’s case even make some choices without a man.

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Final score:

17points

Kiss Army Premium 3 years ago

When I first got married and I told my mom I was going to go something, she would ask "What did HUSBAND say?" I would respond "I didn't ask him. I don't need permission." It would drive her crazy. We have been married over 27 years and she still asks me this sometimes. LOL.

2points

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#93

Girls who play video games are either ugly or looking for attention, while guys who play video games are cool.

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Final score:

16points

Sasy 3 years ago

This made me lol, because generationally, boys playing video games were not considered cool until the past two decades, and that got stronger with twitch and competitions were those guys can earn big money.

11points

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#94

Thing i hate is office attire, as a man im stuck wearing long pants, socks, shoes, long sleeve shirt with a collar, and a tie.

Women can get away with a sleeveless dress and open towed shoes then complain the office is too cold so its like 75* or more.

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16points

Truth Monster 3 years ago

So get yourself a nice dress and open-toed shoes. Sue for discrimination if they reprimand you.

13points

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#95

Socially awkward women being cute but awkard men being creepy.

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15points

Sarcastic Panda 3 years ago

I've never seen this, but can believe it. I'm socially awkward, but most people say 'get out there, talk to people.' my dad gets it, he was introverted too

10points

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#96

After a meal is done in many households, it is expected that the women need to get up and clean and put away the dishes, after the spent hours preparing the meal, while the men sit and drink.

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15points

Bunny Wood 3 years ago

Perhaps you are living in Italy in 1920 ? Thats your first mistake

3points

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#97

Meet a interesting woman, have a chat, wonder if she want's to meet up again for a date, she feels the same, you look at each other expectantly, waiting.... waiting for the man to make the move.

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15points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

I can’t get past the apostrophe again... 🤦🏽‍♀️

9points

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#98

As a teen, all my guy friends could stay out all night while I had to be home by 11.

Final score:

13points

Tiari 3 years ago (edited)

That’s not a double standard, that’s the decision of your parents. If she talked about her brother I could understand it, but different parents different rules.

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#99

Why a man in a relationship can go out and drink with friends or go to the bar, but if the woman wants to do it then she MUST be cheating.

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12points

El Dee 3 years ago

This hasn't been true for at least the last 30 years..

11points

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#100

Women are called girls even when they are adults yet men are not called boys when they are adults.

Final score:

11points

Dorothy Parker 3 years ago

Actually, many times men are referred to as "the boys."

26points

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#101

I never hear anything about forcing women to register for the draft like men.

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10points

Flora Endebez 3 years ago

Some people are arguing for women to also have mandatory service in wars, but my civics teacher told us that's unlikely because of how long it takes

0points

#102

Women are expected to be parents, and men are not. So when a man parents his child, he’s basically emasculated for being a decent human being.

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Final score:

8points

Bunny Wood 3 years ago

"Women are expected to be parents, and men are not"-Nope. Thats just flat out not true

6points

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#103

A woman suffering in public needs help.

A man suffering in public is a nuisance.

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7points

Sasy 3 years ago

I need an example of this ever being a thing. Anyone suffering needs help, when would a Male suffering in public ever be a nuisance?

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#104

A small girl being flirted with grown men is creepy and disgusting, but a small boy being flirted with grown women is ‘cute’

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3points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

WTF, who says it is “cute”. I have never heard that before, it is creepy either way

24points

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#105

I hate how women can flaunt their curves and skin, but if a guy does it, he's either vain or a pervert.

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-4points

RavenClaw 3 years ago (edited)

This one isnt really true.. guys can flaunt their body while having their shirts off and is okay..but if a woman did it it would be nudity.

6points

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Tim Fischer 3 years ago

Some of these things are crazy exaggerations.. A single father with kid in the park is nothing mentionable. Nobodies looking....

17points

Dorothy Parker 3 years ago

I don't agree. I've seen dads watched like a hawk until there is some interplay that shows he's a dad.

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blugeagua 3 years ago

No they are not. MOST of these are sadly true

2points

Biljana Malesevic 3 years ago

true! And so many other exaggerations. No one pays that much attention to you, just chill, people.

1point

Kari Panda 3 years ago

Probably depends on where you live. Can’t say I‘ve see it here yet, but I‘ve heard that particular point from so many American men already...

1point

Tahiry Miora 3 years ago

Tim Fischer follower

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Sasy 3 years ago (edited)

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ToGo 3 years ago

This is an annoyance of mine: Reading comments on YouTube, if a guy tells a female creator they think she's hot he will get hounded for being a creep. However, I see females leaving the same type of comments on male creators videos by the heckload and no one bats and eyelid. I personally think that the thirsty comments should stop altogether.

12points

hydrostatic joints 3 years ago

Yup, I see this all the time with people thirsting over male creators saying they should grow a beard, wear this or that, or saying that they want to marry them and all kinds of crap. And they just have to deal with it and not say anything because they will get ridiculed if they do.

3points

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Bunny Wood 3 years ago

TV Advertising that treats all men as simpletons with their condescending wives needing to look after them because Men Are So Stupid and Women Are so Smart in Tv land

12points

BoredRaccoon 3 years ago

It is difficult for me to believe that men have an equal amount of problems regarding their gender as women do, because I enjoy gaming and see women take so much hate in that community. The young girls I have encountered on Instagram or TikTok or whatever, girls my age, are usually progressive and supportive of men being feminine and men being emotionally vulnerable, supportive of male rape victims and abuse victims, whereas guys hate on other guys being feminine more in my opinion. Also harassment / abuse happens a lot more to women, even though it should of course be recognized when it happens to men

9points

Mike Crow 3 years ago

Sex work needs to be made legal and regulated to protect the workers.

9points

ProfessionalTimeWaster 3 years ago

I read somewhere that it ended up increasing human trafficking.

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Serbob 3 years ago

A lot of this is based on people's personal experiences but doesn't necessarily reflect the way it is for everyone. Still worth mentioning though as we really need to change the "way it was" and more forward to better equality for all genders.

5points

blugeagua 3 years ago

This all just shows how feminism is important and that the patriarchy harms both women and men.

4points

Lis Daglish 3 years ago

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Biljana Malesevic 3 years ago

So many I don't agree with at all. And someone actually compared circumcision with female genital mutilation!

4points

Sasy 3 years ago

Some of these just seemed too personal rather than across the board, I wish age, location, time period was in there because some were seemingly connected to places, time and previous experiences from decades past.

4points

Matt Tyson 3 years ago

The thing that I truly hate is that there is little to no support for men when we have PTSD/anxiety. Also, we are mocked, demeaned, looked down on because we have a mental illness.

3points

Samantha Cole 3 years ago

I worked part time at Home Depot stocking shelves 7pm-1am. A older male co worker asked me why I was working instead of staying home with the kids. I told him because we needed the money and I like getting out of the house his response was can’t you watch other people’s kids to get money. It was ridiculous.

2points

Don't Look 3 years ago

so many questions! location for this definitely matters. what kind of person is he? how old? what is his lifestyle? how long has he been working there? when do you report this? is race involved?

0points

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The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 3 years ago

I'm probably too young to understand some of these. However, I think that as long as I live I will never understand why some people seem to think that males who do traditionally "feminine" things are homosexual. Could anyone here explain this to me?

2points

Aroace tiger 3 years ago

Not my parents! My mum works for the whole day and my dad cooks and works for 1 to 2 hours. I think its pretty fair tbh.

2points

Doggo 3 years ago

i 100% agree with this post

1point

Saico Hipe 3 years ago

It definitely happens to men, too. I am in an abusive relationship with a woman, and part of the PTSD I'm experiencing is from when my best friend (also a woman) raped me a little over 8 years ago. I am completely broken and will likely never trust anyone or have a healthy relationship ever again. I guess I should just 'man up,' eh?

1point

Sarcasm101 3 years ago

This was a tiktok I found but girls...name one thing u can do without being made fun of

1point

Sarcasm101 3 years ago

Not saying guys don’t get made fun of but seriously. Try

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Rae of sun 3 years ago

These made me so mad because I realised how true and how problematic many of them are

1point

mrdmela 3 years ago

Rae of sun -

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Mrs_ Possum 3 years ago (edited)

I do agree that double standards exist, but I don't believe it's 100% everywhere, or that it's necessarily always 'the norm'. My hubby treats me like an equal, we share chores at home and nobody makes fun of us for it, male colleagues don't treat me any worse/better than female ones, etc. I have experienced bad treatment, of course, but it's easy to get mad about a few jerks and forget all the good people out there. But there ARE a lot of good, fair-minded people out there.

1point

Ποιητικό Αίτιο 2 years ago

I appreciated those because they are honest and for both genders

0points

Edward Hyde 3 years ago

#50 is ridiculous. No matter how hot it gets, removing your shirt does almost nothing to cool you down. Also only douchebags go outside without a shirt on unless at the beach or swimming pool.

0points

Carol Emory 3 years ago

Also think about that you hardly ever saw men in commercials for laundry soap or baby diapers 15-20 years ago. And if a woman appeared in a commercial doing domestic chores, she'd always have a wedding ring on.

0points

Mrs_ Possum 3 years ago

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0points

Help in Homework 3 years ago

Visit this website for help in your writing needs. https://helpinhomework.org/

-2points

Help in Homework 3 years ago

Are you busy and do not have time to handle your assignment?

-2points

D Schweitzer 3 years ago

Yeah, because men suck and we all need to say they do or we'll be downvoted!

-2points

Tim Fischer 3 years ago

Some of these things are crazy exaggerations.. A single father with kid in the park is nothing mentionable. Nobodies looking....

17points

Dorothy Parker 3 years ago

I don't agree. I've seen dads watched like a hawk until there is some interplay that shows he's a dad.

11points

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blugeagua 3 years ago

No they are not. MOST of these are sadly true

2points

Biljana Malesevic 3 years ago

true! And so many other exaggerations. No one pays that much attention to you, just chill, people.

1point

Kari Panda 3 years ago

Probably depends on where you live. Can’t say I‘ve see it here yet, but I‘ve heard that particular point from so many American men already...

1point

Tahiry Miora 3 years ago

Tim Fischer follower

-1point

Sasy 3 years ago (edited)

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ToGo 3 years ago

This is an annoyance of mine: Reading comments on YouTube, if a guy tells a female creator they think she's hot he will get hounded for being a creep. However, I see females leaving the same type of comments on male creators videos by the heckload and no one bats and eyelid. I personally think that the thirsty comments should stop altogether.

12points

hydrostatic joints 3 years ago

Yup, I see this all the time with people thirsting over male creators saying they should grow a beard, wear this or that, or saying that they want to marry them and all kinds of crap. And they just have to deal with it and not say anything because they will get ridiculed if they do.

3points

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Bunny Wood 3 years ago

TV Advertising that treats all men as simpletons with their condescending wives needing to look after them because Men Are So Stupid and Women Are so Smart in Tv land

12points

BoredRaccoon 3 years ago

It is difficult for me to believe that men have an equal amount of problems regarding their gender as women do, because I enjoy gaming and see women take so much hate in that community. The young girls I have encountered on Instagram or TikTok or whatever, girls my age, are usually progressive and supportive of men being feminine and men being emotionally vulnerable, supportive of male rape victims and abuse victims, whereas guys hate on other guys being feminine more in my opinion. Also harassment / abuse happens a lot more to women, even though it should of course be recognized when it happens to men

9points

Mike Crow 3 years ago

Sex work needs to be made legal and regulated to protect the workers.

9points

ProfessionalTimeWaster 3 years ago

I read somewhere that it ended up increasing human trafficking.

0points

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Serbob 3 years ago

A lot of this is based on people's personal experiences but doesn't necessarily reflect the way it is for everyone. Still worth mentioning though as we really need to change the "way it was" and more forward to better equality for all genders.

5points

blugeagua 3 years ago

This all just shows how feminism is important and that the patriarchy harms both women and men.

4points

Lis Daglish 3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

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Biljana Malesevic 3 years ago

So many I don't agree with at all. And someone actually compared circumcision with female genital mutilation!

4points

Sasy 3 years ago

Some of these just seemed too personal rather than across the board, I wish age, location, time period was in there because some were seemingly connected to places, time and previous experiences from decades past.

4points

Matt Tyson 3 years ago

The thing that I truly hate is that there is little to no support for men when we have PTSD/anxiety. Also, we are mocked, demeaned, looked down on because we have a mental illness.

3points

Samantha Cole 3 years ago

I worked part time at Home Depot stocking shelves 7pm-1am. A older male co worker asked me why I was working instead of staying home with the kids. I told him because we needed the money and I like getting out of the house his response was can’t you watch other people’s kids to get money. It was ridiculous.

2points

Don't Look 3 years ago

so many questions! location for this definitely matters. what kind of person is he? how old? what is his lifestyle? how long has he been working there? when do you report this? is race involved?

0points

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The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 3 years ago

I'm probably too young to understand some of these. However, I think that as long as I live I will never understand why some people seem to think that males who do traditionally "feminine" things are homosexual. Could anyone here explain this to me?

2points

Aroace tiger 3 years ago

Not my parents! My mum works for the whole day and my dad cooks and works for 1 to 2 hours. I think its pretty fair tbh.

2points

Doggo 3 years ago

i 100% agree with this post

1point

Saico Hipe 3 years ago

It definitely happens to men, too. I am in an abusive relationship with a woman, and part of the PTSD I'm experiencing is from when my best friend (also a woman) raped me a little over 8 years ago. I am completely broken and will likely never trust anyone or have a healthy relationship ever again. I guess I should just 'man up,' eh?

1point

Sarcasm101 3 years ago

This was a tiktok I found but girls...name one thing u can do without being made fun of

1point

Sarcasm101 3 years ago

Not saying guys don’t get made fun of but seriously. Try

1point

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Rae of sun 3 years ago

These made me so mad because I realised how true and how problematic many of them are

1point

mrdmela 3 years ago

Rae of sun -

0points

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Mrs_ Possum 3 years ago (edited)

I do agree that double standards exist, but I don't believe it's 100% everywhere, or that it's necessarily always 'the norm'. My hubby treats me like an equal, we share chores at home and nobody makes fun of us for it, male colleagues don't treat me any worse/better than female ones, etc. I have experienced bad treatment, of course, but it's easy to get mad about a few jerks and forget all the good people out there. But there ARE a lot of good, fair-minded people out there.

1point

Ποιητικό Αίτιο 2 years ago

I appreciated those because they are honest and for both genders

0points

Edward Hyde 3 years ago

#50 is ridiculous. No matter how hot it gets, removing your shirt does almost nothing to cool you down. Also only douchebags go outside without a shirt on unless at the beach or swimming pool.

0points

Carol Emory 3 years ago

Also think about that you hardly ever saw men in commercials for laundry soap or baby diapers 15-20 years ago. And if a woman appeared in a commercial doing domestic chores, she'd always have a wedding ring on.

0points

Mrs_ Possum 3 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

0points

Help in Homework 3 years ago

Visit this website for help in your writing needs. https://helpinhomework.org/

-2points

Help in Homework 3 years ago

Are you busy and do not have time to handle your assignment?

-2points

D Schweitzer 3 years ago

Yeah, because men suck and we all need to say they do or we'll be downvoted!

-2points

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