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Bored Panda reached out to Arizona Professor of Sociology, Dr. Mia Crawford. We asked her to explain to us what are some of the factors that contribute to changes in social norms and attitudes.

"Well, that's a good question," She started. "As you can guess there are a number of factors that can contribute to changes in social norms and attitudes. For example, demographic shifts. So imagine that changes in the composition of a population can lead to changes in attitudes and norms. An example of that would be, that when a population becomes more diverse, attitudes towards minorities or marginalized groups may shift." Dr. Crawford said.

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"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Women being financially independent. Being able to have their own bank account, their own credit cards, and take out their own loans without having to have a man co-sign for them.

Marissa Grootes Report

Final score:

370points

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

When my dad left my mom in the 70s, she could not have her name alone on the house, nor a bank account nor credit cards, without her dad co-signing. Women still have few options for being financially independent by comparison. I can't f*****g believe we're not only still begging and fighting for equal wages, but are being dragged back to the dark ages instead. This is the world Conservatives want, after all.

174points

#3

Being openly gay. It used to be taboo and sometimes downright dangerous to be open about it. Now it’s no big deal and I think that’s awesome.

Filmbetrachter Report

Final score:

356points

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Luke Branwen 2 years ago

Still a looong way to go, but it's heading in the right direction.

224points

"Things like economic and technological change can also impact the shift in social norms. For example, advancements in technology may lead to changes in the way people communicate and interact with one another, which in turn can affect social norms.

It's also worth noting that social movements and activism are a big part of this whole thing as well! Social movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement or the LGBTQ rights movement, can also play a significant role in changing social norms and attitudes. These movements bring attention to issues and injustices, and through sustained activism and mobilization of people, bring about changes in the laws and social norms."

#4

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Tattoos. My parents cried and said I would never find a job.

ilovetattoos Report

Final score:

299points

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Rachel Reynolds 2 years ago

I went from an office job where I had to cover all my tattoos and my boss tried to publicly shame me fore getting another one (I say tried because I have no shame) to a blue collar job where the rest of the shop is emotionally invested as I design my sleeve.

181points

RAEng_Publications Report

#5

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Being accepted and treated like a normal person despite having disabilities and disorders.

It wasn't that long ago people with any form of mental, learning, physical and cognitive disabilities or mental disorders were put in mental hospitals and cruel asylums when all they needed was some extra help from an Aide or counseling. People would be mean and call slower kids the 'R-word', bully them and teachers would outcast them to a "special ed" program.

Some kids never even get an assessment or diagnosis because their parents would be more concerned about the social impact, or refused to cater to the thought bad marks were not the fault of their child.

Now, kids who need extra support or be somewhere quiet to do their work go to the resource rooms, which sounds more inclusive.

Final score:

279points

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Bianca Landry 2 years ago

Still happens today tho.

96points

"Lastly, we cannot exclude psychological and cultural factors: Social norms and attitudes can be influenced by psychological factors like cognitive biases and cultural factors like tradition, religion, and beliefs." Dr. Mia shared.

We also asked Dr. Crawford to explain some of the key factors that influence the acceptance or rejection of something in society. She broke down the complex dynamics behind social norms and attitudes, and provided some insights and examples that shed light on the subject.

"A variety of key elements can play a role in determining the level of acceptance or rejection of something within a society. One must first take a look at social norms and expectations. People tend to conform to the norms and expectations of their social groups. When something is seen as acceptable or normal within a particular group, it is more likely to be accepted by the individuals within that group." Dr. Crawford told Bored Panda.

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"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Cosplay. Especially cosplay for people with disabilities or less-than-ideal bodies. I'm a cosplayer, I'm partially disabled and overweight, and no one bats an eye at the con when I dress up.

izhora22 Report

Final score:

266points

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Autistic apricot 2 years ago

So true

49points

#7

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Crying for men.

StockSnap Report

Final score:

254points

Titas Burinskas

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Full Name 2 years ago

Crying as a man

137points

"Another thing that could be counted equally as important is the fact that familiarity breeds acceptance." The sociologist shared. "When people are exposed to something and given the chance to become familiar with it, they are more likely to accept it. Initially, new or unfamiliar things may be met with rejection, but as people become more accustomed to them, their attitudes can shift."

#8

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community According to an Emily Post Etiquette book published in 1984, it was not socially acceptable to ask a guest NOT to smoke in your home.

Andres Siimon Report

Final score:

228points

Scrupulous Panda

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

You could not ask someone to not smoke, esp if you were a kid. I now have severe asthma thanks to being stuck in closed spaces with smokers for my entire childhood. If you asked to move or roll down a window, you'd get in trouble.

101points

#9

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Bi-racial relationships & Bi-racial children

Lareised Leneseur Report

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212points

Gladys Hayes Southerland

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Louisa johnson Premium 2 years ago

I love seeing bi racial families, it's a big FU to all these racist d@&ks. Plus mixed raced people are really very striking to look at, things like black skin with blue eyes, the model with the darkest skin in the world, there are so many beautiful people out there, see what happens when love has no barriers. Screw the racists, I was raised in a very racist and homophobic home. I was a child I did not understand why we did not like people with different colour skin, I'm now in my 30s and feel so guilty for believing that was the norm until my late teens. I still feel so bad for not being a better person and connecting the dots, like why is this persons skin colour an issue? I have other family huge homophobes, they have no place in my life or my kids.

66points

"Though there are a lot more factors to this, and I only named a few, these are one of the most important ones. These factors play a crucial role in shaping societal acceptance or rejection of something, however, it's important to note that their interplay and importance can change depending on the specific context and society." The sociologist lastly stated.

#10

Maybe someone has already said this, I don't know. Back when I was growing up it was considered bad manners to make an incoming phone call more important than the person that you were talking to, right there, in person. I am still appalled at how many people answer their cell phones even if you're sitting right there in person talking to them. Seems like bad manners to me.

Final score:

209points

Clover

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Susanne B 2 years ago (edited)

I totally agree. I have a friend who sometimes call me, but has to cut me "because her boyfriend is calling". Very often I don't answer her calling me again that day, because I find myself being put down by it. It is different if I am the one to call her.

69points

#11

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Women exposing their ankles.

pascalepp Report

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208points

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Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano 2 years ago

Although at my school, my skirt must be no higher than 2 inches above my knee.

40points

Alexander Yuhchenko Report

#12

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Well not entirely acceptable by everyone yet, but it's starting to be: men who aren't cross-dressers or even gay wearing skirts/nail polish/makeup.

Final score:

206points

WitchyWoo

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WitchyWoo (Submission author) 2 years ago

And I fully support being you and expressing yourself. I think it's awesome that this is happening and becoming more acceptable to society. An article of clothing or accessory shouldn't be genderized.

134points

#13

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Natural hair being accepted as professional.

Tamas Pap Report

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205points

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Hales M 2 years ago

Still isn't in many sectors where i live unfortunately

45points

#14

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community K-12 girls being allowed to wear pants to school. I know it's still no tube tops or short shorts, etc., but when I was in school, girls wore dresses and skirts, and if you knelt and the skirt didn't touch the floor, it was deemed to be too short. In high school, there were about 2 designated days per year when we could wear pants.

Frank Flores Report

Final score:

202points

Karen Bryan

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Gladys Hayes Southerland 2 years ago

Pants are so much more practical & safe for females to wear to school.

128points

#15

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Protesting whaling.

Thomas Lipke Report

Final score:

185points

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tara 2 years ago

Protest the hell outta it.

96points

#16

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Females in revealing clothes. I'm grateful that I can wear pants/shorts. I hate dresses.

Julia Kicova Report

Final score:

179points

Yeet_girl360

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*Displayname*=idk (Submission author) 2 years ago

Actually I don't hate dresses. I just hate that I can't find one that fits my body type and looks cute.

107points

#17

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Cannabis use, especially (where it’s legal for recreation,) is much more acceptable than it was years ago.

Ringo Hoffmann Report

Final score:

178points

Suz66

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tara 2 years ago

I'm in Canada and Justin Trudeau is now my dealer. Yay!

61points

#18

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Discussing private issues.

Külli Kittus Report

Final score:

177points

Maddy Panda

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Depression. Sexual abuse. Queer identities. Harassment. Bad parenting. Not wanting to have kids/marry. We literally could not even breathe hints that some of these things existed for most of our lives.

146points

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#19

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Being LGBTQ+ and supporting it. Also, someone said being openly gay and I’m not trying to copy them.

Teddy O Report

Final score:

169points

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

A related one would be HIV no longer being a death sentence. In the 80s-90s, when someone said they were positive, you knew you only had a year or two left with them, and it was going to be agony for them. Not anymore.

118points

#20

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Having babies out of wedlock.

Omar Lopez Report

Final score:

166points

Lynlee

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AnonymousApple 2 years ago

My now-husband was concerned when our first was born because we weren't married and he thought being a bastard was still a stigma. Not gonna lie, I laughed.

79points

#21

not liking religion. if you didn't like church the church would not like you existing

Final score:

158points

best turtle

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Phoenix Connor 2 years ago

Even if I was religious l, I wouldn't be able to sit still at a place of worship. I get cold if I sit still for 2-5 minutes or more while awake. I have to use a blanket when I watch TV

33points

#22

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community 1. Looking like you're talking to yourself.

The in past you've been taken away to the crazy hospital. These days you're most likely on your phone so you can feel free to talk to yourself all you want and just blame it on that, lol.

2. Being an actual crazy person.

It used to be if you were crazy they'd give you tin foil to play with and cart you off to a mental hospital because you shouldn't be allowed in regular society. Now you can say things like believing the earth is flat. Or that school shootings where children have died and it can be proven are just 'false flags' and never happened. Or that the government is a conspiracy of snake people from another planet. And instead of a tin foil hat, you get elected to the house of representatives or a radio show making millions of dollars.

Alesia Gritcuk Report

Final score:

155points

Kate Jones

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Lizzy Crit 2 years ago

Mental hospitals "back in the day" did FAR worse things than give you tinfoil to play with

75points

#23

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Black people going to the same school as white people (but I guess that’s racism) but it was still socially unacceptable.

Ivan Aleksic Report

Final score:

154points

Pascal Arevalo

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Magpie 2 years ago

The past was a harsh time. I really hope humans are becoming more civilized. I have seen some horrible pictures of when the change was happening.

41points

Priscilla Du Preez Report

#24

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Being friends with an African American person.

Final score:

149points

Solangelo4life!!!

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Magpie 2 years ago

* I think you probably mean "Being friends with an African American person, If you are not also African American". And I really hope this has changed. .... not sure if Indigenous Australians feel that it has.

64points

#25

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Not answering your phone. It used to be expected that if you were home and the phone rang, you picked it up. Then there were answering machines so we could screen. Then voicemail, and now we have a call display so you can just decline. I honestly never expect people to pick up if I call. Text is way easier anyway.

Jae Park Report

Final score:

146points

Lyoness

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BadCat 2 years ago

I still get people pissed off when I don't answer my home phone. My mom will call my cellphone, text me and then try my home phone. If I don't answer, then I did a terrible, horrible thing. Then I get interrogated where I've been, why I didn't answer or reply to her texts. Like geezus. I miss not having all these communication avenues.

54points

#26

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Not dressing to the 9s when on an airplane. You used to essentially have to wear business suits/business formal when flying. Now comfy clothes are fine.

Hanson Lu Report

Final score:

146points

Steve Dowell

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

It's a giant, dirty bus, in the air. I'd wear a plastic bubble if I could.

139points

#27

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Expressing pro-LGBTQ opinions without first saying "I'm not gay, but..."

Jason Leung Report

Final score:

145points

Maria Vrooland

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Veru Jaros 2 years ago

YEAS

23points

#28

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Telling your parents they're wrong.

Sandy Millar Report

Final score:

144points

RedPepper

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EpicWolfandSparrow 2 years ago

Just did this the other day, it was so awesome. She called me a b*tch in front of my coworkers this morning, but it was worth it. No one calls me a liar for having sleep problems and then gets mad at me for them later! Have fun with that "mom"

50points

#29

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Being a minority, whether it be religious or ethnic. Luckily, it is legal to not be a white Christain now, but you used to be mobbed or persecuted over what you believe in or what you look like.

Michael Dziedzic Report

Final score:

140points

ForThePeople he/him

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$cagsy 2 years ago

These days, literally nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.

12points

#30

Accomodating neurodivergent people. Don't get me wrong, it's still awful. But it's a hell of a lot better than it was maybe 5 years ago. Whether it's "autism hours" in supermarkets to lower risk of overstimulation or just not commenting on stims being "weird", it's definitely progress. It's less taboo and less ignored now than it's been in the past

Final score:

140points

Rowan [He/They]

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Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago

I am a high functioning autistic so I'm not overly sensitive to noise or bright lights, but I still appreciate people understanding my DIFFERENCE! Not disability, not fault, not defect, DIFFERENCE!

101points

#31

The stigma surrounding mental illness has dissipated. We can now talk openly about mental health struggles and even take a mental health day off work. Mental Health struggles are being seen as legitimate and debilitating illnesses that used to be brushed off and people told to "Brighten up" or "Just get over it"

Final score:

133points

Martina Moreau

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AnonymousApple 2 years ago

In my own personal experience, this is true. I have bad anxiety and sometimes have panic attacks. My current employer and coworkers are so understanding about it, whereas in the past I've been penalized or even mocked for having anxiety.

36points

#32

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Not knowing how to write in cursive.

Kelly Sikkema Report

Final score:

123points

WitchyWoo

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Gladys Hayes Southerland 2 years ago

I'm sorry cursive is no longer being taught. We are losing a great art.

195points

#33

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Swearing (to an extent).

Etienne Girardet Report

Final score:

120points

Martha B.

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Especially for women. I still have people policing my wording when I use profanity. My favorite thing is when some Conservative Christian unleashes all of their usual rhetoric about how I'm a murderer sinner brainwasher who's going to burn in hell for all eternity and LGBTQ+ is a sin, and when I respond with "f**k off," they then complain about my "bad language" and it's "unladylike" and "rude." Sorry, but I think telling a kid that they're going to burn in hell for being bi is far more offensive than a four-letter word, but I'm just so wacky and sinful that way. But really, f**k ALL the way off.

178points

#34

Being a witch/pagan although I did discover that in some countries it is still best to keep your pentacle tucked away,

Final score:

115points

Chich

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Tamra 2 years ago

After all the s**t that mainstream religions has put humankind through, I can say I have no problems with pagans. They don't try to force their ideologies on anyone.

81points

#35

being gay

Final score:

99points

Chance Scrotumsackington

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Deborah 2 years ago

Please don't down vote. People get banned

20points

#36

disrespect and rudeness. it happens all the time and no one speaks up because they're afraid of the confrontation and i don't blame them. rage is on the rise.

Final score:

99points

Cynthia Black

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AnonymousApple 2 years ago

Honestly, disrespect and rudeness have always existed. I feel like people romanticize the past in a way that's not realistic. Every single generation thinks the next generation coming up is so much worse than theirs. It's really not any different. I think the opposite - people speak up about rudeness and disrespect so much that they're labelled "snowflakes."

48points

#37

Mylar balloons aren't good for the environment. They can short-circuit power equipment and lead to outages and fires. They can float for days and miles and return to earth as ugly litter that pollutes pristine places. They end up in the stomachs of countless land animals and sea creatures that eat them and die. They waste helium which is a finite resource. They are synthetic products that will never biodegrade. They're pretty to look at but releasing them to ride the winds is irresponsible.

Final score:

95points

E2U&U2

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E2U&U2 (Submission author) 2 years ago

So, I read this prompt backward. This answer works if the question was worded opposite, "What is something that ISN'T socially acceptable now, that used to be okay?" I'd delete it, but I don't know how.

71points

#38

"Times Have Changed": 40 Examples Of Things That Were Once Unacceptable But Are Now Accepted As Shared By The Bored Panda Community Now I actually think about it... anything. You can carry a lightsaber in public and nobody blinks, everybody has an opinion but nobody is accountable, and now I've said all of that, I'll let you know that it was what ruined the Star wars franchise years ago.

Alexander Jawfox Report

Final score:

94points

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Holly Bee 2 years ago

Brilliant, love this 😆

19points

#39

Being a Catholic Christian. The KKK tried to wipe us out. One Catholic priest was killed because a White Protestant man's daughter married someone outside of her own race.

Final score:

58points

Katarzyna M. Matracz

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Gladys Hayes Southerland 2 years ago

Yes, Black people were not the only target. Jews, Catholics, gays, and other groups that were not WASP

65points

#40

Wearing colours at Wimbledon

Final score:

57points

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David Boyd 2 years ago

Extra points for spelling!

34points

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#41

Talking about casual s and having casual s with lots of people. Talking about recovery in S Addicts Anonymous.

Final score:

31points

Deborah

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Deborah (Submission author) 2 years ago

I don't know why this has down votes.. it's true. We couldn't talk about it and now we can talk about this horrible disease. S Addiction includes people who sleep with more people than they want to and wake up feeling ashamed. Maybe look up 's and love addiction anonymous' too

15points

#42

To not be affiliated with Christianity, or any other religious/political group, wherever that group is prominent. Now it seems to be almost the opposite.

Final score:

29points

Honey Bee

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Karl Baxter 2 years ago

In the UK, we prefer our politicians to keep their religion (if any) a private matter. I get the impression that to declare oneself atheist in much of the US is political suicide.

28points

#43

Ooh, here's a random one - women wearing hats in church. Back in the day, it was practically a competition to see if one's church hat could outdo another's. Now, it's frowned upon, which sucks. Those ladies had some wild tastes.

Final score:

29points

Honey Bee

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Holly Bee (Submission author) 2 years ago

...I did this backwards, didn't I. Heckin' heck. Sorry ,guys.

17points

#44

Birth control and practicing safe sex... people have finally realised it shouldn't be so taboo.

Relatedly, more flexibility when you begin a family. Gone are the days of kids by 21, now you can start a family in your 30's, 40's or even still in your 20's without people batting much of an eye.

Final score:

28points

Hales

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Bubbles and sparks 2 years ago

Depending on where you live, it's still not socially accepted, not then and not now either :(

7points

#45

Women getting educations... before they were first to leave education, first to be asked by family to stop. If they did go to uni then they were expected to find a man when there.

Final score:

27points

Hales

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Michael Largey 2 years ago

It was assumed that even if a woman got a degree she was really in college to get her "MRS".

14points

#46

Women having their own bank accounts. My grandmother had to give a permission from her husband

Final score:

26points

Tam illo

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Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago

Women couldn't have credit cards in their own names till 1974

15points

#47

Talking to strangers on the internet

Final score:

25points

Elliot Fowler

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tara 2 years ago

And telling them your REAL first name......

18points

#48

Men/non-binary beings modeling beautiful dresses and skirt/blouse ensembles ont the runway.

Final score:

23points

Michele Lein

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Helen Jane Witten 1 year ago

I don't mind that at all but one thing I will always stand by is that a beautiful woman is and always will be beyond compare when rocking a frock, full stop. :)

1point

#49

Choosing not to have children.

Final score:

23points

norabest321

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Ursula Johnson 2 years ago

More people are choosing to be Childfree, but it's not completely accepted. I still get the you will change your mind bit. I tell them there is nothing wrong with the mind I have.

9points

#50

Being really needy and general nerdculture. You used to be beaten up for it, now the coolest kids are usually pretty openly nerdy.

Final score:

22points

Hales

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tara 2 years ago

Todays 'nerd' could be tomorrows brilliant millionaires.

8points

#51

NOT smacking/abusing your child, NOT scaring your child into submission.
Too many times do I remember my X and early millennial generations being openly hit and screamed swore at. It was the norm… I remember both my sibling and I on the sofa begging not to get a smack and knowing what was coming. We would compete with friends in later years about who was the hardest, based on how bad we got it.
It’s only now, as an older mum, that I can reflect and recognise on bad practices when teaching my child. Really I’m the one being schooled and realising how fudged up it all was.

Final score:

22points

Slothloveschunk

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Cal the dragon (she/her) 1 year ago

The downvote zombies will probably eat my brains for this, but hurting children is ALWAYS WRONG. It's fricked up and just disgusting.

5points

#52

Wandering around with a hot coffee.

Final score:

21points

Snigget

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Or a bottle of water. Walking around with beverages in general was just weird and strange up until the 90s.

18points

#53

Wearing shorts, flip-flops, tank tops, or really anything other than your Sunday best on an airplane.

Final score:

20points

Mike Webb

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Bubbles and sparks 2 years ago

I couln't care less about what one wears, although I do prefer a person to be showered and not smelling like a horses a*s when you're so close near each other... And putting up feet on another persons chair is just rude.... I'd ask nicely once to remove them, and as they are adults, I never ask nicely twice ;)

12points

#54

Respecting women

Final score:

20points

KENOBI

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Sven Anderson 2 years ago

Your statement implies that it used to be socially unacceptable to respect a woman...? Sure, not being respected. But when was it unacceptable?

0points

#55

Talking about cancer. Years ago, it was literally whispered, if said at all. If you said it, you’d catch it.

Final score:

20points

Virginia Schwartz

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Sven Anderson 2 years ago

And still most people don't understand what it even is. People have cancerous cells all the time. But the body usually deals with it.

4points

#56

Buttkinis..butts hanging out everywhere. Butts used to be only used in public to "moon" someone, now we see butts all the time...I still think butts are funny

Final score:

19points

Fawminaj

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AndThenICommented 2 years ago

Butts are funny. We as humans are fascinated with butts - cute baby butts, funny loud butts, big butts, little butts…we love butts

11points

#57

Women wearing trousers

Final score:

18points

Mumma M

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Gladys Hayes Southerland 1 year ago (edited)

That's so funny but true. I remember the biggest thrill about going to high school was that l would be allowed to wear slacks, jeans & sandals. Elementary& middle school we had to wear skirt & dresses.

1point

#58

Divorce.

Final score:

18points

Pharmtechgurl

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Amy E 1 year ago

Life's too short for a bad marriage.

3points

#59

Dressing like you crawled out of a dumpster to go to work. It seems to be very trendy to look unkempt. Clothes fit badly, dirty white shoes, colours and patterns that don't match. (To me it's still a no-no)

Final score:

17points

Mattewis88

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Sam Baize 2 years ago (edited)

Haven't seen this at all in any standard white collar work. Even my partner, who works 95% from home now, still has to do their makeup and hair a bit before hopping on webcam, even when they're not working with direct clients or customers. If anything, I'm glad that the stigma seems to be lifting a bit... it really troubled a lot of people I've known just how much effort you need to put forth to present yourself, especially for women, who are still often expected to go above and beyond. My partner felt judged and intimidated at their last job, because almost all of the women wore a dizzying array of outfits, hairstyles, makeup - skirts, dresses, pants... men are expected to be clean and presentable. Unwrinkled button down shirt. Neat but simple dress slacks. Basic, clean shoes. Women are still expected to spend at least an hour in front of the mirror every morning. Should it be a slobfest? Of course not. But I still prefer a more relaxed look to a perfectly manicured one.

13points

#60

Having babies out of wedlock.

Final score:

17points

Lynlee

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KMill 1 year ago

*GASP!*

0points

#61

Smoking in restaurants and department stores and just about everywhere in the 1970s

Final score:

17points

Karl

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KMill 1 year ago (edited)

“having a smoking section in a restaurant is like having a peeing section in a pool”

4points

#62

Letting men see you without makeup or perfect hair. My mom used to tell me to never let a man see you put on makeup as if it was something to be put on in secret so he would somehow think you were born with mascara on.

Final score:

17points

norabest321

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333 2 years ago

Wait...you weren't?

6points

#63

Having a different opinion than someone else.

Final score:

16points

Avocado Toast

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Fawminaj 2 years ago

you must not have social media. People will bite your head off for your opinion

24points

#64

Staying up late and saying workpants

Final score:

15points

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$cagsy 2 years ago

We'll be running with scissors next.

6points

#65

One thing that seems to be okay now? Publicly commenting on other peoples weight, because 'it's a health issue'. Y'know back in the day weighing more was looked upon as a symbol of being well off. Being too thin was a sign of illness or poverty. Now it's okay to tell everyone you meet what you think of their bodies, because it's 'unhealthy' to be fat, and everyone seems to have the right to point it out.

Final score:

15points

tara

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AnonymousApple 2 years ago

It strikes me as absolutely ridiculous and hypocritical that people get so pressed about someone else's weight. I've had people tell me stupid stuff like "well it makes everyone's insurance cost more." Uh, okay. So do you lecture smokers? Speeders? People with unhealthy diets who happen to be thin? People who drink alcohol? No? Then you're a judgmental twat who needs to sit down.

20points

#66

Women at the pub alone

Final score:

15points

AndThenICommented

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Amy E 1 year ago

Still safer to let bar staff know when that's the case.

1point

#67

Living alone. Was considered very weird if not frowned upon just 25 years ago.

Final score:

15points

Magazine

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Amy E 1 year ago

Cell phones and taxi/delivery services have changed everything! I feel safe and supported even when alone.

3points

#68

Choosing to not get married and not having children.

Final score:

14points

Enlee Jones

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Damon 1 year ago

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#69

Smoking weed

Final score:

13points

Michael Pattow

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#70

holding babies, i read that parents were told not to hold babies for too often because they'll get clingly and wouldnt develop their independence properly

Final score:

13points

SilverSkyCloud

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OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

You can not spoil a baby. And they're babies for such a short time ... Enjoy every minute of it!! Oooh I'm getting broody again

3points

#71

Female political leadership

Final score:

13points

FRAN6IX

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DC 1 year ago

Well, Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, and still, it wasn't much of a progressive era, and if so, more opposing her than anything else.

1point

#72

Smoking. When I was younger it was considered cool, now it is horribly antisocial, incredibly unhealthy and simply looks stupid

Final score:

12points

SCamp

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SCamp (Submission author) 2 years ago

I’m sorry, I posted the above, I misread the thread topic in exactly the opposite way - what used to be acceptable and now isn’t 😫 can’t seem to find how to delete it

7points

#73

Filming yourself. If it's tiktok dances, opening packages or just eating Gen Z will film it.

Final score:

12points

Vixy

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thatonelesbiangorwl 2 years ago

gen z baby

2points

#74

Talking about freedom of speech but stifle those who have a different opinion than you, and the mass

Final score:

11points

rale

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$cagsy 2 years ago

Freedom of speech does not allow you to be an ignorant, offensive, homophobic, a$$hole. Like OP (rale) has been in other threads. Check their other comments out. Unless they have deleted them in which case we can add 'cowardly' to that list.

7points

#75

Being a nerd.

Final score:

10points

hamptliz

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Micah Chips 🇺🇦 2 years ago

NERDS UNITE :DD

5points

#76

Being pregnant without being married. In 1970 my best friend was not allowed to attend school because she was pregnant. They had to pay to send her away to a “home for unwed mother’s.” Two years later two other classmates graduated pregnant and no one had a fit. Go figure.

Final score:

10points

Juli Hathaway

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OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

She was the ice-breaker obviously

0points

#77

Being treated for mental illness rather than locked away

Final score:

10points

Ange Marsden

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OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

Thank God. I often am thankful i wasn't German in 1930/40s as i would've been rounded up and sent to a concentration camp just because I have mental health issues 💔 😓

1point

#78

Desegregation! BIPOC holding government office, including POTUS, women having successful and fulfilling careers. Couple s living together before marriage, women choosing to not have kids and/or be single.

Final score:

9points

GoGoPDX

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Sven Anderson 2 years ago

What is a "BIPOC" and why is there a need to create all these "titles" for everything? Aren't we just all people?

3points

#79

based on what I know, single moms. Now, its accepted, but then... lets just say it wasn't

Final score:

9points

Lia Salvatore

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#80

Wearing pajamas and slippers in public as clothes.

Final score:

8points

Crafty mama

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

This has cycled in America a few times. It was a 90s/early 2000s thing for a while, especially in college classes or on planes. For a while, we had rules that you couldn't wear your pajamas to class in the 2000s, but pandemic changed all that.

9points

#81

Cosplaying and watching anime. I used to his the fact I watch anime until last year and still hide the fact I cosplay from most but I enjoy it

Final score:

8points

Amber.exe (She/They)

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Ches Yamada 1 year ago

I'll never hide what I love, and I'm an older woman that lives anime/manga/gaming, etc. lol. I get a lot of compliments on my itabag when we go out, it drives my husband crazy XD

2points

#82

Charging ridiculous amounts for a tiny rental apartment, simply because "the market" demands it. When "the market" is just other property owners raising their rents because they saw another property in town was charging more, so it must be OK for them to charge more as well.

Final score:

8points

Sean Sean

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Gladys Hayes Southerland 1 year ago

Not new at all, luv. The term "slumlord" has been around a very long time

1point

#83

Ignoring people you are at a meal with. Now so many people just look at their phone or will stop a conversation to reply to it.

Final score:

8points

Kayjunmoon

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Julie Snelling 1 year ago

My absolute pet hate! 😱😱😱

3points

#84

Grooming children. Downvote me to oblivion, it won't change the fact that anyone who turns a blind eye to this sort of thing is complicit.

Final score:

6points

Namesareforlosers

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Jaqi Hegland 2 years ago

You might have to be more specific.

8points

#85

Writing books as a kid XP

Final score:

6points

Sydnie Laney

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#86

Being an independent woman who is heavily tattooed and pierced and also highly respected in my field .

Final score:

6points

Lisa Owen

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Gladys Hayes Southerland 1 year ago

It's your body As long as you're clean & appropriately dressed, you do you. That is none of my business as long as you can do your assigned job.

0points

#87

Censorhip.

Final score:

5points

Lonely Tentacle

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Ben 2 years ago

This is not acceptable.

7points

#88

People wearing bedroom slippers, shower cap, pajamas, and sometimes even just a bathrobe to go to the store.

Final score:

5points

Little_redheaded_girl

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Ace 1 year ago

Not acceptable anywhere, even if some people don't give a skit and do it anyway.

2points

#89

Ladies wearing white dress gloves
Church attendance
One telephone
More than three channels

Final score:

5points

Nancy Howard

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#90

Unmarried living together

Final score:

5points

Nancy Howard

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Amy E 1 year ago

Being roommates before being forever life partners seems like a good move.

1point

#91

Men using vulgar language in front of women.

In that same vein: Once off-color slang terms now being used as "euphemisms."

Final score:

5points

Denise B.

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#92

Owning a fart in an elevator

Final score:

4points

POST

Karen Patrick 2 years ago

Owning a public fart period. Especially if you are female. Ladies didn't do such things

17points

#93

Really being able to tell people about how you feel emotions. For instance, with big things that cause a lot of emotion in others, I do not have any; there are absolutely no feelings. All I actually want is to have headphones over my ears with music playing full blast (yes I know it can cause hearing loss). The same with other's feelings. I have noticed that more people are being honest about being unable to understand other people's feelings fully or at all.

Final score:

4points

Phoenix Connor

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Mike Webb 2 years ago

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1point

#94

Everyone is reading the question differently.
Is it 1) what IS socially acceptable now or 2) what IS NOT now

Final score:

3points

Deborah

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ImaPerson 2 years ago

The first one. What is seen as normal now, that didn't used to be?

3points

#95

Shitty f*****g piloting of an automobile ie: not indicating correctly if at all, not letting f*****s merge, sitting in the right lane while not overtaking for hundreds of miles for no good reason, and generally being unaware.

Final score:

2points

POST

Sam Baize 2 years ago

Wait, there was a time where this wasn't a thing?? Or people just couldn't discuss it? Because I've only known what you just described my entire adult, driving life. 😮‍💨

11points

#96

Black people existing

Gay being a disease

Someone presenting as female wearing their hair down

Final score:

2points

Raven Null

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thatonelesbiangorwl 2 years ago

gay is not a disease

4points

#97

To publicly display the word F*CK on flags, bumper stickers and clothing.

Final score:

2points

Paulsible deniability

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thatonelesbiangorwl 2 years ago

yes

1point

#98

LGBTIQAP+ bc heyyy all my fellow peoples!!!

Final score:

0points

~ SuperCarsFan ~

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Isabel Care 1 year ago

I am waiting in hope for the AtoZ community. Everyone is included, whatever label they make for themselves or labels they reject for themselves. I am me. You are you. We are beings of worth

1point

#99

not getting vaccinations

Final score:

-4points

Arte the Kitty

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Susanne B 2 years ago

That depends on where you live. During the Covid pandemic, people who wouldn't get vaccinated were avoided by others, who feared they were plague bringers

7points