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“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online

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It’s 2023. Spain is providing women with menstrual leave, female professional athletes in the US are finally receiving the same salaries as their male counterparts, and Scotland has passed a bill requiring free menstrual products to be available in public restrooms. Alongside all of the wins women have recently had, however, we still have a long way to go in creating a truly equal society.

One curious Reddit user recently asked people to share things that are socially acceptable for men to do that women face unfair judgment for, so below, you'll find some of their most prevalent responses, as well as conversations we were lucky enough to have with the person who posed this question and the host of Feminist Talks with Nandar.

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#1

Be in charge of their reproductive organs.

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#2

Expressing anger. If you're mad, you're either a harpish shrew, a crazy b***h, or hormonal.

Promiscuity, in fact, I've never once in my life heard that word applied to a man. Only women are considered "Promiscuous"

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If you're a woman, many of the responses on this list will come as no surprise to you. We tend to become desensitized to the double standards we encounter often because it's exhausting to expend energy being constantly frustrated about them or engaging in heated discussions with individuals who deny their existence. But it's important to keep talking about these issues to ensure that one day our children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren won't have to experience them.

To learn more about how this particular conversation started in the first place, we reached out to the Reddit user who invited others to share things that are socially acceptable for men to do but frowned upon when women do them, and he was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. "My main goal [when creating this post] was to find comebacks that use logic against transphobia," he shared.

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And when it comes to how many of these inequalities he has seen first-hand, the OP said, "I haven’t really observed many of them in my lifetime, but they do bother me." He went on to suppose that people tend to underestimate one gender due to "traditional roles that are deeply rooted" in many of us.

#3

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online 'babysit' your own kids. Thankfully it's falling out of favour but the amount of times my dad got asked by our family if he was 'babysitting' us while my mum was busy was wild. No, he's not babysitting us, he's being a parent. My mum never got asked if she was 'babysitting' us while dad was busy.

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#4

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Not wanting to have kids, if you’re a woman who decided to be child free people will call you lonely, selfish, and act like you’re wasting your life because apparently all women are here for is breeding. Once you’re 40-50 with no kids, society will insist you regret your decision not to have kids & will end up lonely with nobody in your life & 50 cats!

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We also reached out to Nandar, host of Feminist Talks With Nandar, to hear her thoughts on the topic. "I think it is important to also discuss what men are not taught to do that women are forced to do because both affect us negatively," she told Bored Panda. "I grew up in a small village in Shan State Myanmar with two brothers who had the freedom to do whatever they wanted to do when they wanted to. For example, I would have to help do the household chores after the school break, while my brothers would hang out with their friends or play football. I did not like doing household chores, but I had to. Why? 'Because I am a girl' was the answer to that and so many other questions."

"I was not allowed to go out at night or sleepover at a friend’s house when my brothers could," Nandar went on to share. "I was also not allowed to wear the clothes that I wanted to wear. One time, when I was wearing a short skirt up to my knees, my brother made me go change immediately. Since then, I stopped wearing short skirts for over a decade. After I got my first period, I was scolded by my uncle not to do any sports, because it is 'not appropriate for men to see a grown woman' do that. (This implies that my body is growing, and men won’t be able to control themselves around woman). I gave up doing anything jumpy or sporty from then on. Enjoying and liking sex is another huge taboo in our culture. If a man talks about how he likes sex and has done it, people praise him for it. But when a woman even slightly mentions that she is curious about sex, she becomes a slut in society’s definition."

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#5

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online I've gotten the dumbest comments from people about doing things that aren't "womanly" lol ... Someone commented that my deodorant scent was masculine and I should be wearing woman's deodorant once. Like, sorry I'd rather not spend twice the money for Secret when I could get a cheap-a*s speed stick that just smells like pine trees.

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#6

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Letting body hair grow.

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"The world we live in, as of now, is deeply patriarchy, which means the rules are set by and for men to enjoy their full rights while controlling women’s choices and bodies as they please," Nandar went on to explain. "Of course, things are slowly progressing because of the feminist movement around the world. These double standards exists because men feel the need to control women’s lives, so that they can continue dominating in every aspects of their lives. It isn’t fair, and it is because of these kinds of injustices that feminism was born and feminists like us are continuing to fight for our human rights to remove the patriarchy system and build a fairer world."

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#7

Reject.

As in rejecting men, opinions, theories. Anything, really. Men do it all the time, unconsciously even.

Women have lost their lives over this.

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#8

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Frowning, or even failing to smile *all the time*. My husband was shocked when I told him how often a man tells me to smile when I'm just going about my business.

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154points

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When it comes to how we can dismantle the patriarchy and remove these double standards, Nandar says women should refuse to conform to these arbitrary expectations. "I used to follow all these norms and standards despite the fact that it was making me deeply unhappy and confused. I thought that conforming to the norms is the way to achieve being a ‘good girl’ because I wanted to matter in society, but gradually, because of access to the right education, I was enlightened enough not to do that," she noted.

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"The double standards and cultures do not serve us in anyway. They don't give any benefits or rights to grow fully as a person. In order for one to live fully, one must exercise their rights fully," Nandar continued. "This applies to all genders. Men must learn to give up their entitlement over women’s choices and bodies and realize that [we] are not something for them to take control of. Unlearn and relearn how you define masculinity because that is what has often led men to think that they are in full control of women’s lives. Without both parties (men and women) participation, it won’t be possible to remove the double standards that have become [part of our] culture."

#9

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online EATING ANOTHER SLICE OF PIZZA (or other food stuff.)

The amount of times I've sat in a meeting warring with myself about how I'll be judged for having another food item is just sad.

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137points

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#10

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Welding. My mother had a hell of a time just trying to do her job without guys messing with her and thinking either she's stupid or doesn't know what she's doing even though they went through the same classes and she's been doing it longer then most

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Nandar went on to share some wise words for women who are unfairly judged for these innocent actions. "This is advice I would give to my younger self: Don’t be afraid to speak your mind, even if people around you are making you feel bad for it," she told Bored Panda. "Be yourself. Stand up for what you believe, even if you are alone. Your voice matters. When you are standing up for yourself, you are standing up for generations of women before and after you. You may not know or feel like that right now, but it matters. Do and say what makes you feel best."

"Do not be afraid of question the norms," she continued. "The main reason these harmful ideas continue existing is because we don’t question them enough. When we question, we also make those who follow these ideas blindly think. Lastly, do not let anyone or any culture define you. What you do defines you, not your culture or your family. You can make the changes you wish to see."

#11

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Shaving your head. I do it a couple times a year and find it completely freeing. But have been judged for it by some. “Real women don’t shave their head” kind of thing. Why not?

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124points

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#12

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Doing jobs that require physical strength or were once considered “manly” like being a mechanic, firefighter, etc.

Edit: Yes, I know men are stronger and there’s evidence backing it. Women can still be capable. Some of you need to realize that some people work out.

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Nandar also urges all of the men out there to be allies to women. "Don’t be silent when you see injustice," she says. "Don’t ignore or assume that you have nothing to do with it. You are part of the society and culture that harms women’s lives and choices, and you must stand up for them because you are on the other side of the coin. We need to hold hands and change the system, not let the system change us."

If you'd like to hear more words of wisdom from Nandar, be sure to check out her podcast, Feminist Talks With Nandar right here!

#13

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Be angry

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#14

When my husband cries in public he literally gets complements for being so "brave" ... When I do it I get asked if it's "that time of the month"

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#15

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Being dedicated to your work and missing time with your kids

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#16

-Speak uninterrupted, and point it out without being negatively judged.
-Not worry about birth control.
-Ask for a raise.
-Be assertive.

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#17

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Letting your hair go naturally grey before you’re very old.

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100points

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#18

My ex's family would split up after dinner. All the men would go into another room and the women in the other. I wanted to carry on a conversation I was having with F in law about formula 1 racing and followed him. I got a total look of disapproval. Reminded them it wasn't victorian times and I'll do what the hell i like!

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#19

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Bragging about how many people you’ve slept with

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#20

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Sitting in a bar alone.

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#21

Doing our own home repairs or knowing about and working on cars.

Speaking up in a meeting as the only woman present.

Expressing a point of view different from the majority.

Been there, done all of these.

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#22

Wearing the same outfit multiple times in a week.

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#23

Putting on weight

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#24

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Negotiate pay. Numerous scientific research studies have shown that even when male and female actors negotiate the same exact way (e.g., same verbiage, same voice inflections, etc.) study participants (regardless of gender) view the female negotiators more negatively.

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84points

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#25

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Fart and/or burp. Times 2 if at the same time.

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Final score:

81points

KittyGotClaws 1 year ago

Or how about the old cough-fart? Sometimes those can really hurt!

25points

Lakota Wolf 1 year ago

Yes, and once you're a certain age, sometimes you pee yourself a little during the cough-fart XD

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StumblingThroughLife 1 year ago

And sneeze-fart. Those are usually loud, haha.

0points

Tetelestai 1 year ago

My mom scared a burp out of me last night. I didn’t know she was in my room looking through my clothes or whatever, and I already knew it was coming when I went “AH-urp!”

0points

zak 1 year ago

Or a "snart" (sneeze + fart). 🤕 Fun fact: when you cough (even a fake cough) your butthọle clenches.

0points

scag$y 1 year ago

My wife and I went to see the British comedian Miranda Hart a while back. She asserted that, once women are over the age of 35 (I think), it is impossible for them to pick anything up off the floor, or lean forward, without venting to the rear. When my wife reached that particular milestone, she proved the statement to be true. Or. Had Miranda just inadvertently given all women in the audience explicit permission to fart as much as they want once they reach a certain age? Like a secret plot - I was gonna say 'underground movement' but given the context...

5points

Anna Drever 1 year ago

Hubby doesn’t like if I fart (I’m at the end of menopause and I trumpet with the best) and yet when he does it it’s no big deal.😬

4points

Chrissyfox 1 year ago

Hubby needs to get over himself.

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StrangeOne 1 year ago

I felt so bad for the little boy who burped in the book store and his mom berated him for it, calling it disgusting.

4points

George Bush 1 year ago

I burp bc idc but fart I never do in public bc I feel like if anyone farts it’s embarrassing coming from a girl

2points

Captain Awesome 1 year ago

Just tell them you took a screen shot when you do both at the same time. It's what I tell em.

2points

Mysteria 1 year ago

My mom wouldn’t let us fart outside the bathroom or our rooms. We also couldn’t say the word because it was “violent”. Like she’d scold us for it. Very, very weird rule… 0-0

2points

Loverboy 1 year ago

It's natural, everyone does it, stop being childish.

2points

Tetelestai 1 year ago

Not if you’re me, trying to show off. I can use my throat muscles to swallow air and let out some earthquakes, no joke. Thought it does hurt. Somehow despite being raised with no male except my father, me and my sister are very outspoken and boyish. Or, I am. Doing it in front of people is embarrassing because it’s like “oh, I’m so sorry you had to hear that”

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Lisa Reuss 1 year ago

Personally, I don’t want to be around anyone who farts and burps without consideration. I don’t care who you are, even my spouse, don’t deliberately belch or fart in public. Gross. And rude. Those things stink.

1point

Paulsible deniability 1 year ago

Clearly, your man is intimidated and/or not competitive.

1point

Miss Frankfurter 1 year ago

Then you get to a certain age where if you have a lot of gas you just can’t stop it from happening. It usually happens in the most in opportune place. If I’m in the grocery store I find an empty aisle and head down it and away we go. Maybe another empty aisle and then when I know it’s done I head to where people are. No one knows it was me. Sometimes you just have to improvise.

1point

Natalia Allen 1 year ago

Been there, done that too :)

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Luna Crow 1 year ago

Chuckling at this one both because I know people who don't think it's acceptable for ANY gender, and because I've been gassy this evening and my partner is cheering it on 😂

1point

Ken Beattie 1 year ago

This is one I always feel needs context. Tearing the loudest, most obnoxious fart (or belch) in the middle of a nice restaurant... Nope! Ripping one at home when it's just the pair of you will probably get a chuckle.

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Samyan Elrod 1 year ago

Gross regardless

0points

Dave Pearson 1 year ago

My wife and daughter fart and belch like a trooper.

0points

AngelWingsYT 1 year ago

Dont forget the classic hicciburp "hicUUURP"

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Mike Y 1 year ago

If you do both at the same time, it's a skill.

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#26

Make equal pay.

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#27

I have been surprised to discover that it’s not 100% socially acceptable for women to continue working after having a baby while the babies father stays home. I’ve gotten more than a few negative comments about it. So has my partner. Did not expect that to still be an issue for people.

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#28

Interestingly enough, there's a double standard about gender roles in general. It is absolutely okay for a man to be seeking a woman who wants children and subscribes to traditional gender roles. He is described as a "family man" or a guy with "good morals." On the flipside, if a woman says she is looking for a provider or someone who can offer financial stability, she is usually labeled a "gold-digger" or even lazy.

(To be clear, I am not saying people should live by gender norms. I don't want kids, and I love working, and I get excited for my friends who want to raise families! I'm happy we have options!)

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#29

F*****g drinking. Men can drink beer all day long and no one comments on it but if a woman has a glass of wine every night before bed or a couple beers when out with friends, she’s an alcoholic and a bad influence. I don’t even drink but Louisianans like to party so I know quite a few people who do and there are several of the women who are treated this way amongst our peers. It’s ridiculous.

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#30

My family is in a community theatre group. During a production/stage design meeting, my husband picked up a staple gun and began playing with it, even shooting it toward someone's foot (intentionally missing, he's not trying to hurt anyone). He was surprised that the women and girls in the room were shocked by that behavior. "It was just FUN!" He said. I explained that women and girls are expected to be more mature. I explained that there's a prevailing view that girls mature faster than boys, but really it's just the expectation that we'll be better behaved. Turned the other way, we're simply not allowed to have that kind of "fun", nearly from birth. Boys are not only allowed to be rambunctious and wild, but are encouraged to do so. If a girl or woman is either, she's "undisciplined", "uncouth", or "out of control".

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#31

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Serving yourself a mountain of food at dinner

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#32

Being single in general i think is more socially acceptable for guys.

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#33

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Succeeding in life. Oftentimes, if you are a success at your job or whatever, people will ask if your dad helped you or if your boyfriend/husband helped you or if you're sleeping with your boss.

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#34

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Being a less than perfect parent.
If you're a firm disciplinarian with your kids that means you're mean and controlling. It's ok for dads to be "strict" but moms are judged (usually by other moms). The same thing goes for moms that are too lenient (people laugh about dad letting little Suzie have ice cream for dinner) and anything else mom related in general.

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#35

Weirdly, camping. I like to camp alone because it's very therapeutic. My family scowls when I talk about it. When husband camps alone, he gets pats on the back and survivalist discussions. When I do, people look at him like he's failing and I get comments on safety.

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#36

Choosing to not marry or be child-free.

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#37

Missing major family events like birthdays, games. Gatherings, graduation. If the dad is working it’s accepted. If a mother is working it’s neglect

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#38

Talk directly and assertively. Have opinions ( in general), especially ideas to improve a process or function that isn't related to housecleaning and child rearing. Join men conversing about scientific, mechanical, or computing/technology. Sleep with someone who you aren't married to. Wear practical clothes or have short hair. Skip makeup. Disagree with a male coworker, especially if a supervisor.

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#39

Getting sweaty besides at the gym.

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#40

Showing any emotion other than happiness, love, or sadness. Or conversely, displaying no emotions, because in women it's seen as being angry, upset, or aggressive.

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#41

Sitting with their legs spread. Taking up space. Drink in public. Dress any way they want without be accused of “asking for it” or “attention seeking”, be direct, not smile…

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#42

Disagree with an opinion.

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#43

“Being A Less-Than-Perfect Parent”: 50 Things Men Can Get Away With But Women Can’t, As Shared By People Online Be unable to change a diaper.

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#44

Sexual promiscuity. Normal bodily functions. Putting their career before their family/not wanting a family. Not wanting to have children. Not wanting marriage. Being single in general - “when are you going to find a nice man?” ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|facepalm)

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#45

Going shirtless.

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#46

Body hair, asking for help with chores, saying no to sex, and not wanting children

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#47

Weaponized incompetence, walking out on their families, mansplaining. There are so many things

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#48

Nipple display

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#49

Scratching or adjusting their privates

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#50

Talk about their sex life or how promiscuous they are.

Doing DIY, or lifting anything heavy.

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#51

Letting herself go. It’s socially acceptable for a man to have a “dad bod” or be chubby, but once a woman does this, she gets called endless insults.

Men get praised for sleeping with multiple women, if a woman sleeps with multiple guys she’s deemed a s**t, whore, etc.

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#52

As "white knight" as this will come off, any trades job. Mechanic, plumber, carpenter, etc... A lot of people immediately assume it's a man's job that a woman absolutely knows nothing about

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#53

Women doing tec jobs or anything STEM related, having more money then their husband or being the main provider for the family, being better at sports/weight lifting, playing dungeons and dragons, playing computer games or any other type of games, playing to rough with kids, being a lawyer/police officer/fireman, owning property and asking the husband to marry her rather than just waiting for him to ask the woman.

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#54

Walk alone at night in many places.

Which is actually not be scared that you’re going to get raped.

Not saying that men don’t get raped. I’m saying that it’s not something men worry about when walking alone.

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#55

Disagree without apology

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#56

Naming a kid after yourself.

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#57

Sex.women get called s***s

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#58

Having armpit hair

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#59

The way we sit. Men take up more physical space than women typically do with the way legs are positioned.

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#60

Abandoning their kids

My ex lives life as he wants

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15points

#61

Take charge of a chaotic situation

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#62

Exist, basically.

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15points

#63

Everything but give birth. Well except women are considered chattel by many states so giving birth is actually unacceptable but required.

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14points

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#64

Having multiple sex partners or flirt with who ever they want!

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#65

Publicly proposing/getting on a knee with a ring

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Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

#66

Being highly competitive or trying to one-up others.

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#67

Cursing is frowned upon when either gender does it, but it is more expected and accepted when men do it.

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#68

Working out. I dunno why guys don't like a strong woman, but there's a lot of hate for female bodybuilders for some reason

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#69

Pee standing up.

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#70

Spitting.

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#71

Have their bare chest out in the open in a public place

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"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

Guy Divorced 3 Years Ago Drops Off 3 Y.O. With His Ex-Wife Completely Out Of The Blue

Guy Divorced 3 Years Ago Drops Off 3 Y.O. With His Ex-Wife Completely Out Of The Blue

Guy Divorced 3 Years Ago Drops Off 3 Y.O. With His Ex-Wife Completely Out Of The Blue

#72

Not anymore but when I first got into horror stuff people really had a problem with a girl getting into those types of things. It was weird for guys but even more so for women. It is kind of cool now that people are much more accepting of it then they used to be even if they aren't also into it.

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8points

#73

90% of the things men do.

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#74

Being successful.

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#75

Be goofy by like, eating tacos and chicken nuggets.

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1point

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“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

Adelaide Ross

Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.

Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.

Dominyka

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, crafting captivating visual content to enhance every reader's experience. Sometimes my mornings are spent diving into juicy dramas, while afternoons are all about adding extra laughs to the world by editing the funniest memes around. My favorite part of the job? Choosing the perfect images to illustrate articles. It's like imagining a story as a movie in my mind and selecting the key shots to tell the story visually.

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, crafting captivating visual content to enhance every reader's experience. Sometimes my mornings are spent diving into juicy dramas, while afternoons are all about adding extra laughs to the world by editing the funniest memes around. My favorite part of the job? Choosing the perfect images to illustrate articles. It's like imagining a story as a movie in my mind and selecting the key shots to tell the story visually.

Vėja Elkimavičiūtė

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. Looking at pets and memes is the best part of my work. I love to travel and want to see the world. Still looking and exploring stuff I like and want to do so thats exciting... and sometimes not

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. Looking at pets and memes is the best part of my work. I love to travel and want to see the world. Still looking and exploring stuff I like and want to do so thats exciting... and sometimes not

What do you think ?

Izzy Curer 1 year ago (edited)

Nobody mentioned aging, or it being acceptable to be in a relationship with someone younger than you. Wrinkles make men 'distinguished', apparently, but according to society wrinkles just make women look ugly.

25points

StrangeOne 1 year ago

Yeah, I was having a conversation with my daughter about this today. Women are expected to do what they can to cover any signs of tiredness and wrinkles. Men can just let their aging faces shine. However, I explained to her we need wrinkles so our faces can emote, and the wrinkles are badges of all those emotions we've had throughout our life. Those commercial actors in anti-aging cream commercials don't look any more attractive because they don't move their face muscles the whole time. Just look stone-faced stiff. It's sad.

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Tia Hansen 1 year ago

Personal story here :P I've been talked down to for asking for a feminine product in public. I just stated that I need a pad and everyone gave me disgusting looks immediately. I get that's it's not normal but it was an emergency. Guess I know the "rules" now

8points

Sky Render 1 year ago (edited)

I don't let anyone dissuade me from discussing and bringing up the mental cycle. It's a part of being born with a uterus, and just because half the population lacks one doesn't mean we can't show basic decency and acknowledge the annoyances that come with them. I will not cater to a society that wants us to suffer in silence.

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Leo Domitrix 1 year ago

Ask me. I carry extra. We dont' all run on a perfect schedule or have something on hand. So my reaction would've been, 'Hold on a sec, let me get my purse..."

3points

Lyone Fein 1 year ago

Oh, actually it is normal to have menstruation. Over half the population goes through the experience. So, don't be ashamed.

2points

Leo Domitrix 1 year ago

Raising your voice. In men, it's just them being loud. Women, it's "why can't you keep a nice voice". Well, someone just left a huge puddle of cat barf on the floor, so yeah, I'm gonna yell a little!

4points

Marowynn 1 year ago

One I've experienced is being fat at the beach. There could be dudes with a gut way overhanging their swim trunks but an even slightly overweight woman in a full coverage suit gets made fun of. And heaven forbid she wear a bikini.

3points

LandAhoy 1 year ago

12 year olds are hearing these things for the first time right here, and now they're going to carry it on in the next generation. I'm in my 30s and haven't thought twice about most of these things that I allegedly cannot do as a woman. Please ignore these, kids, and build a better tomorrow!

3points

CD King 1 year ago

To be honest these are the type of posts that drag women down. The vast majority of stuff posted in this list is BS teetering on stupid. It needs to stop.

2points

Kate Κts 1 year ago

Not wanting to engage in a discussion. Men can be "men of a few words", but women have to be agreeable else they are a b**ch.

2points

Luna Crow 1 year ago

Peeing in public

0points

ί𝔫ＣίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬 1 year ago

Another listicle specifically created so people can rant in the comments. We already know these things aren't fair, we already know we shouldn't have to shave if we don't want to; I wish they would go back to real posts instead of these and AITA posts.

-1point

LandAhoy 1 year ago

These articles perpetuate outdated, sexist social norms. Even if you disagree with it, these posts leave a memory, which perpetuates it. A good portion of these I've never heard of or assumed simply didn't apply any more, but now I'm going to have it in the back of my head. And I'm only a millennial. A lot of teenagers read BP and are growing up in an even fairer world, but now articles like these full of some people's sexist opinions are poisoning the next generation. You could have atleast called it, "Outdated Sexist social norms from the 20th century and early 21st. " Let's all move on from this rubbish and let the young people of today build a fairer world.

-2points

Luna Crow 1 year ago

Be thankful that you've not been in a position to hear most of these prior. Most of them are still very much a thing. It's getting better, yes, but ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away.

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Paul Richards 1 year ago

Here's a double standard, men can cheat and lose half their s**t but women can also cheat on their husband and he gets kicked out of his house, loses his kids, she gets half his s**t. So don't whine about double meaningless b******t

-3points

Stacey Rae 1 year ago

Sounds like you've been hurt. Sorry to hear that.

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Izzy Curer 1 year ago (edited)

Nobody mentioned aging, or it being acceptable to be in a relationship with someone younger than you. Wrinkles make men 'distinguished', apparently, but according to society wrinkles just make women look ugly.

25points

StrangeOne 1 year ago

Yeah, I was having a conversation with my daughter about this today. Women are expected to do what they can to cover any signs of tiredness and wrinkles. Men can just let their aging faces shine. However, I explained to her we need wrinkles so our faces can emote, and the wrinkles are badges of all those emotions we've had throughout our life. Those commercial actors in anti-aging cream commercials don't look any more attractive because they don't move their face muscles the whole time. Just look stone-faced stiff. It's sad.

9points

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Tia Hansen 1 year ago

Personal story here :P I've been talked down to for asking for a feminine product in public. I just stated that I need a pad and everyone gave me disgusting looks immediately. I get that's it's not normal but it was an emergency. Guess I know the "rules" now

8points

Sky Render 1 year ago (edited)

I don't let anyone dissuade me from discussing and bringing up the mental cycle. It's a part of being born with a uterus, and just because half the population lacks one doesn't mean we can't show basic decency and acknowledge the annoyances that come with them. I will not cater to a society that wants us to suffer in silence.

3points

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Leo Domitrix 1 year ago

Ask me. I carry extra. We dont' all run on a perfect schedule or have something on hand. So my reaction would've been, 'Hold on a sec, let me get my purse..."

3points

Lyone Fein 1 year ago

Oh, actually it is normal to have menstruation. Over half the population goes through the experience. So, don't be ashamed.

2points

Leo Domitrix 1 year ago

Raising your voice. In men, it's just them being loud. Women, it's "why can't you keep a nice voice". Well, someone just left a huge puddle of cat barf on the floor, so yeah, I'm gonna yell a little!

4points

Marowynn 1 year ago

One I've experienced is being fat at the beach. There could be dudes with a gut way overhanging their swim trunks but an even slightly overweight woman in a full coverage suit gets made fun of. And heaven forbid she wear a bikini.

3points

LandAhoy 1 year ago

12 year olds are hearing these things for the first time right here, and now they're going to carry it on in the next generation. I'm in my 30s and haven't thought twice about most of these things that I allegedly cannot do as a woman. Please ignore these, kids, and build a better tomorrow!

3points

CD King 1 year ago

To be honest these are the type of posts that drag women down. The vast majority of stuff posted in this list is BS teetering on stupid. It needs to stop.

2points

Kate Κts 1 year ago

Not wanting to engage in a discussion. Men can be "men of a few words", but women have to be agreeable else they are a b**ch.

2points

Luna Crow 1 year ago

Peeing in public

0points

ί𝔫ＣίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬 1 year ago

Another listicle specifically created so people can rant in the comments. We already know these things aren't fair, we already know we shouldn't have to shave if we don't want to; I wish they would go back to real posts instead of these and AITA posts.

-1point

LandAhoy 1 year ago

These articles perpetuate outdated, sexist social norms. Even if you disagree with it, these posts leave a memory, which perpetuates it. A good portion of these I've never heard of or assumed simply didn't apply any more, but now I'm going to have it in the back of my head. And I'm only a millennial. A lot of teenagers read BP and are growing up in an even fairer world, but now articles like these full of some people's sexist opinions are poisoning the next generation. You could have atleast called it, "Outdated Sexist social norms from the 20th century and early 21st. " Let's all move on from this rubbish and let the young people of today build a fairer world.

-2points

Luna Crow 1 year ago

Be thankful that you've not been in a position to hear most of these prior. Most of them are still very much a thing. It's getting better, yes, but ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away.

0points

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Paul Richards 1 year ago

Here's a double standard, men can cheat and lose half their s**t but women can also cheat on their husband and he gets kicked out of his house, loses his kids, she gets half his s**t. So don't whine about double meaningless b******t

-3points

Stacey Rae 1 year ago

Sounds like you've been hurt. Sorry to hear that.

7points

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