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Women have fought a long and hard battle to be seen and heard in the world. Gone are the days of the “fairer sex” accepting being “less than”. Yet, you’ll still find people spewing all sorts of discrimination, hatred and utter rubbish about girls and women. New research also shows a widening gap between young men and women in their attitudes towards gender equality.

A community called Not How Girls Work is fighting the good fight. Calling out clueless misogynists is the hill they’re willing to die on. With more than 759 thousand members, it’s “a place to laugh at all those clueless to how girls work.” The community refuses to give publicity to podcasts, tweets or public figures "who make a profit or following off of intentionally disparaging women online/in media". But they won't think twice about clapping back at someone who needs schooling on how not to be sexist. Keep scrolling for our favorite examples of misogynists being put on their place.

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They Act As If Women Wearing Makeup Is A The Equivalent Of Having A Secret Identity

They Act As If Women Wearing Makeup Is A The Equivalent Of Having A Secret Identity

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    Having A Pricey Car Can Help You Seem Less Weird

    Having A Pricey Car Can Help You Seem Less Weird

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    CK
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even in less terrifying contexts, the "it's not creepy if he's attractive" narrative misses the whole point of consent. Yeah, sometimes people are more attracted to attractive people and therefore they are more likely to consent. But the reason it's not creepy is because of the consent, not the attractiveness.

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    Apparently Childbirth Should Be Centered Around The Father

    Apparently Childbirth Should Be Centered Around The Father

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    Libstak
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What procedure was the father getting to facilitate the birth?

    LSD
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s usually the father posting the announcement, and if he wasn’t ok, I’m 100% certain he’d mention it in the announcement.

    xolitaire
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally the worst thing that could happen to a man during childbirth is fainting because he thought he could stomach watching

    amy lee
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes congratulations on surviving being the spectator to your partner's ordeal. Hope she didn't squeeze your hand to hard.

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    viimatar
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too big, and wrong shape. I can't come up with a ball that would fit both of the criteria.

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    Michael Largey
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To often you don't know how the father's doing because he has made himself, ah, unavailable.

    Krystyna Gillespie
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was carry over from a time when Men weren't allowed to be in the birthing room with the woman, and the doctor would come out after the delivery and inform the Father of the delivery results, such as Mother and Child were well and resting or that a terrible tradgedy had taken place.

    My O My
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't talk about the fathers. It's too embarassing to talk about the concussion from fainting....

    LGBTQpanda
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His role is pretty much over after conception. Of course he's fine!

    P.L. Packer
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, yeah.....forgot to add......"Father is out celebrating (i.e. getting drunk with his buddies) because "HE" just had a son"

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, you f*****g moron - you're not the one pushing a watermelon out of your body. The only reason Fathers would die? If they made this completely mysoginstic comment in front of the MILs.

    Gypsy Lee
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strange, after I gave birth everyone turned to my husband and said, "ya did good!" Not one person even acknowledged I was in the room. - This happens all the time. It's nice to hear someone checked in on mom this time. 💖

    Lena Flising
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The father might have had his hand squeezed to within an inch of it's life, but that's a piece of cake compared to what the mother and the baby have just done.

    EmAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇩🇿🇵🇸
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe put him in stirrups or on all fours and wax his bits while shoving a watermelon up his butt, then we might ask about him. Other than that F the heck off!

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    Apparently none of the commenters have been in the delivery room while your wife is giving birth. Just being there the stress is off the charts. When your child is born premature you have to worry not only about your wife but about whether your child is even going to survive those who have never been through this can''t imagine the stress. When the child is on oxygen and it is still a toss up for several days please don't tell me that the father has no part or is doing fine. By the way the father is not given any calming medicine or counseling. He is just left alone do deal as best he can. NEVER say after the birth that the father is doing fine. Talk to him. Give him some attention. At least check to see how he is doing.

    viimatar
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both views are equally true. And yeah, they forgot my husband to the coffee room for two hours with jo knowledge of whether I or our youngest were fine, or even had survived. (Urgent but not emergency C-section, and the previous pregnancy had ended in a stillbirth at full term.)

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    The term “misogyny” comes from the Greek word “mīsoguníā”. With misos, meaning “hatred,” and gunē, meaning “woman.” In essence, it’s hatred towards women. Or any acts of contempt towards them. And there are many… male privilege, patriarchy, gender discrimination, harassment, belittling, violence and objectification.

    #6

    Stories Like This Are Why The Man Versus Bear Argument Exists

    Stories Like This Are Why The Man Versus Bear Argument Exists

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    Lily Robertson
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole point, which non Americans might miss, is this. A lot of women were asked the question, "Would you rather meet a bear or a man on a strange pathway?" Most women answered, "A bear, because you wouldn't have to wonder if you were about to die." Men got upset and started yelling, "Not all men!". Women said, "Sure, but how do we know which one it is?"

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    This paper, published in the Industrial Psychiatry Journal states that misogyny has been around for ages. And there was mention of it in ancient Greek mythology. “According to Hesiod, before women came into existence, men were coexisting peacefully as companions to Gods until Prometheus decided to steal the secret of fire from the God which angered Zeus,” reads the paper.

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    “Zeus punished mankind with an evil thing for their delight called Pandora, the first woman who carried a box which unleashed all evils such as labor, sickness, old age, and death.” If you ever wondered where the phrase "opening Pandora's box" came from, now you know.

    #7

    They're Really This Clueless

    They're Really This Clueless

    Cold-Coffe Report

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    All Of A Sudden Men Shouldn’t Be Objectified

    All Of A Sudden Men Shouldn’t Be Objectified

    youngbutnotstupid Report

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are a guy who wants women to feel safe, and you see a dude being a creeper, SAY SOMETHING. If you are a guy who is a creeper, do the world a favor and earn a darwin award.

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    Nowdays, social media is creating a breeding ground for misogynistic thoughts and behaviors. And some young guys are being groomed into following the “cult” unknowingly. Researchers say extreme posts are being amplified by algorithms. It’s creating a culture where these ideologies seem like a way of life.

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    Being Against Grooming Means You Hate The Victim!

    Being Against Grooming Means You Hate The Victim!

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    Anga
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women protecting women from men. A tale as old as time.

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    #11

    I Don't Think I've Ever Seen An Actual Reason Of Why So Many Female Sports' Uniforms Are Shorter Than The Male Counterpart

    I Don't Think I've Ever Seen An Actual Reason Of Why So Many Female Sports' Uniforms Are Shorter Than The Male Counterpart

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    CK
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's people like this who make it very clear that the uniforms should be changed.

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    Sisters Please

    Sisters Please

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    Libstak
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They walk among us...Incel's are in every culture and part of the planet.

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    “Harmful views and tropes are now becoming normalized among young people,” said Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, one of the lead researchers. “Online consumption is impacting young people’s offline behaviors, as we see these ideologies moving off screens and into school yards.”

    Regehr added that adults don't realize how algorithms work and how harmful they can be. And how their insecurities shine through in their social media addictions. Some parents aren't seeing their own faults, and therefore could struggle to break the cycle.

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    Postmenopausal? Tf Does That Have To Do With Anything??

    Postmenopausal? Tf Does That Have To Do With Anything??

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    Dorothea Lehmann
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This pic was made in defiance of some a**hat American politician saying postmenopausal women are useless.

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    Why Can't They Just Leave Y'all Alone ⁉️

    Why Can't They Just Leave Y'all Alone ⁉️

    @PlayStationAU , @GameCharacterAI Report

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watching gamer bros freak out about a woman with peach fuzz was one of the stupidest controversies of all time. Real women can be a bit fuzzy. Get over it. We are all mammals.

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    The study was conducted by UCL, the University of Kent and the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL). The team said teens were “micro-dosing” on bad content that plays into their vulnerabilities. Like loneliness or loss of control. They added that TikTok algorithms “gamify” harmful content. So to kids, the toxic rhetoric is seen as entertainment.

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    Yeah My Dad Asked Me To Beware Of You All

    Yeah My Dad Asked Me To Beware Of You All

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    Anga
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad taught me to be a strong and independent woman, and to not let men put me down.

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    Apparently At A University In Arizona 2 Days Ago. No, We Are Not Property

    Apparently At A University In Arizona 2 Days Ago. No, We Are Not Property

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    cerinamroth
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean write it in Arabic and you would feel right at home in Afghanistan. Deport these people so they can be with their own kind and see how they like the reality (but rescue Afghan women and girls first).

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    Another member of the team, Geoff Barton said the findings show that algorithms “have a snowball effect”. While the content is quite extreme, it’s packaged in a way that makes the viewer want more. “This is deeply worrying… particularly so in respect of the amplification of messages around toxic masculinity and its impact on young people…” cautioned Barton.

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    “Shows Breast Shape Through Clothes” Umm? You Expect Us To Wear King Sized Bedsheets Or Go Shirtless Or Something?

    “Shows Breast Shape Through Clothes” Umm? You Expect Us To Wear King Sized Bedsheets Or Go Shirtless Or Something?

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    Libstak
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Votes? Participates in work place? OK, we hear you. You want to marry a pillow, go f. a pillow, off you go now.

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    #20

    How About Not Policing What Women Wear?

    How About Not Policing What Women Wear?

    @edgyjson Report

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    Libstak
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It should be illegal for men to meet a woman in friendship and then rate her f.uckability.

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    #21

    What The Hell?!

    What The Hell?!

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    Kim Karlotta
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is so much wrong with this statement obviously, but one thing that stands out for me is being expected to have 8 kids on the caloric intake of a toddler...

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    Misogyny isn't a new player on the internet. You might remember "Gamergate" from 2014. What began as a debate around gaming ethics turned into a massive harassment campaign against female journalists. The movement shone a spotlight on sexism in the gaming industry. And the need to diversify the sport.

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    Apologize, Women Drivers!

    Apologize, Women Drivers!

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    Libstak
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men cause the most serious accidents and are way out front in causing fatalities. Women have a slightly higher rate of fender bender events. Ask any insurance company or lawyer.

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    Do Men Even Like Women?

    Do Men Even Like Women?

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    Skogsrået
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In a way it's good when aholes show their true colours like this POS commenting and showing how truly ugly he is inside.

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    #24

    Breaking: Man Discovers The Process Of Aging

    Breaking: Man Discovers The Process Of Aging

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    CK
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it's not normal to post a photo side by side with a zoom-in of the subject's neck.

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    #25

    Saw This On My Feed And Can't Stop Wondering About What Is Keeping Them Away

    Saw This On My Feed And Can't Stop Wondering About What Is Keeping Them Away

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    Heiko Braun
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because German women have pride, self-confidence and intelligence, I think.

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    #26

    “Asking A Man For Sex Is Consent To Pregnancy”

    “Asking A Man For Sex Is Consent To Pregnancy”

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    TribbleThinking
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing. We are witnessing the announcement of a scientific breakthrough. When he submits his findings on how to maintain 16 day old foetuses through to independent survival, he'll get a Nobel Prize. Stupendous!

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    #27

    Just Makes Me Sad

    Just Makes Me Sad

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    Marla
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woman in Photo: Thanks boys! *I AM IN A GAUNTLET OF POTENTIAL HORRORS*

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    #28

    Those Just In: Women Don’t Have Body Hair

    Those Just In: Women Don’t Have Body Hair

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    #29

    Welp, That’s Enough Internet For Today…

    Welp, That’s Enough Internet For Today…

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    TribbleThinking
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First of all, 12-18 (bar 1 day) females are not women, but girls, you self outing paedophile. Secondly, when 100 women were given assorted pictures of the OP, how many pictures were given a yellow banana rating?

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    Apparently They Know What Women Think

    Apparently They Know What Women Think

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