Equality is humanity's Holy Grail, the cornerstone of most value systems, but we have yet to reap all of its rewards. Sure, our society has tremendously evolved for the better during the last, say, 100 years, but a long journey is still ahead, and the vast array of double standards that still divide people to this day highlight this perfectly.

The double standard definition states that it is a rule or a principle applied to different people or groups. The most prominent case of double standard examples to this day come from gender equality. What's usually okay for men, is not acceptable when done by women. Starting with beach attire and ending with lady bosses, society finds unnecessary ways to chime in about what's wrong and what's right.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of insightful illustrations that uncover the uncomfortable truth behind some everyday life situations, and it's (mildly) disturbing how accurate they are. Judging by these images, it's clear that sometimes terms like 'gender equality' are reduced to no more than a catchphrase. Scroll down to see the proof for yourself, and vote for your favorites.

#1

Double Standards

Double Standards

David Horsey Report

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    #2

    Clothing Standards

    Clothing Standards

    beiibis Report

    Carris Butcher
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get fake geek girl all the time! I wear big glasses, I dress differently and I do occasionally play games. People I know say I'm trying to be a fake geek girl or gamer girl and I have no idea what they mean. I'm not trying to be anything I'm just comfy this way! I'm glad it's not just me who experiences this

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    #3

    Body Image Standards

    Body Image Standards

    Scott Metzger Report

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woman's face though: "I live among idiots. Honestly, do you think that I want your f***ing opinion?"

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    #4

    Boys vs. Girls

    Boys vs. Girls

    Archie Comics Report

    #5

    Double Standards

    Double Standards

    Anna Maria Jung Report

    #6

    Work Rules

    Work Rules

    Sunny Street Report

    #7

    Fakes And Posers

    Fakes And Posers

    radrangy Report

    #8

    Body Standards

    Body Standards

    AlexandraDal Report

    #9

    Double Standards For Parents

    Double Standards For Parents

    Chaunie Brusie Report

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's really annoying. I only have an experience as a passer-by or a witness but I can say some people indeed are narrow-minded enough to act like that.

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    #10

    Double Standards On Emotions

    Double Standards On Emotions

    Robot Hugs Report

    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Double standards both ways in one comic. Finally <3

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    #11

    Body Positivity

    Body Positivity

    beiibis Report

    Liliana V
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that they are both eating the same thing in the same portion size just really makes this extra sad.

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    #12

    Generalization

    Generalization

    xkcd Report

    Eglė Liubinaitė
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    F*k this stereotype, I'm the best at math in my class :p

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish I could say the same for me. But I think I'm the absolute opposite. Still, the best mathematicians in my class are girls.

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    Jonas Image
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both of them suck at math... the answer is (x^3)/3 + C, provided you're integrating over x

    Yes ҉
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y'all, it's not about the maths thing, it's about how people blame the whole female population if a few girls are bad at something

    ena dejeanne
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean like "all men think about is how to get sex"?

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    Kenny Lawhorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blaming something on gender is just lazy. People cling onto the biggest difference and say that is the reason for the problem.

    The Dude
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that's a huge part of the problem. -_-

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    Petra Christovová
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. This is probably one of the most stupid mental processess that many people are capable of. When a man makes mistake, it had some racional reason. When a woman makes mistake, it was because she is a woman. Sad, it is not?

    Eric Cox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women graduate from college at a higher rate then men.

    Auden Meyer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't mean to brag but... One of two GIRLS who got the highest math final scores, and highest overall math grade. And yeah, I'm a girl. ;D

    vera💖🏐🐳😘
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a year younger than my classmates and I'm top of my class in advanced math. And I'm a girl. To hell with this stereotype!

    Bea Hidalgo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other day my boyfriend and two friends were debating about politics and my boyfriend started explaining some math stuff related to the topic to his bestie (guy). Myself and his girlfriend were just listening to this part. The bartender came to take our order and started "jokingly" saying "oh you girls okay? you must be so lost in this conversation". Like b***h please girls do math very well thanks.

    Pemberton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what my dad says to me whenever I fail at something. He also believes women are genetically inferior to all men including him.

    Susanne Bækvig
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That could not possibly be true. Not many are inferior to that man

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    Oliver Nahlik
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    take the letters away from math!! *hides in fear*

    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Girls' brains they say, are more genetically analytical... but idk.. I suck at math! Lol

    Suzanne Lent
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The point is the guy is only negatively representing himself...the girl is representative of all girls. "I knew it, you're no good at this, you're a girl!"

    Haki Covington
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you heard about men are the root of all evil, or all men are pigs? Hmmmm?

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    Lazy Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I'm am horrible at math but does that mean that all girls are bad at it?? NO! Screw that, I've got a ton of friends who have all been in elite math challenges and such, and they're girls! Just because not all of us are good at it doesn't mean we are all terrible

    Elliott Bork
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you belong to a type of something or kind of someone they assume that you know that they already know they are in the same catagory as you, besides direct blow versus something that isnt direct sorta spread out tuns into a blanket stateent which any logical person should rightfully disregard. if you say you suck to a girl you dont even know what they think because you have seen many girls in media and maybe in real life too who have reacted badly to this or take it the wrong way, just remember if stickman 1 had said wow men sck at math he would be insulting himself so he had to seperate himself from the context of the sentence, and stickman 2 likely but not 100% would have thought "you suck" is too harsh a blow, all things considered, stick men, yea

    Torbjørn Torgrimson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As having been a high school teacher, myself. Girls are way on top of the boys when it comes to math. And the trend is continuing in that manner as far as I have seen.

    Chummy Alia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I always be the one that teach guys how to do calculus. Lol

    Ashley Roth
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't base something off of one thing then generalize it

    endelbendel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could be an Other - short people, Jews - any.

    Sam
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm always attracted to girls who are good at math

    Julián Gutiérrez Posada
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suck at math. I never have tought that girls suck at any specific subject.

    Socially Awkward
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a girl, and I happen to suck at math, but I know lots of girls who are good at it!

    Imran Ibrahim (Ultimatechamp)
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this stereotype doesn't even exist if not the opposite way around really.

    Ashley Spurlock
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a D in math but it's because I forget to turn it in 😂 once I turn it in I get a 85-100%

    Emo_Raccoon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    F this standard I am a girl and got the highest score in my math class once

    maisey 2000
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate when this happens, that fact I'm terrible at maths has nothing to do with me having breasts and everything to do with the fact I hate maths.

    Susanne Bækvig
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think a lot of girls are bad at math because their surroundings expect them to be, because they are girls.

    Flo 4132
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Dad does this a lot, unfortunately, like when my Mom does something weird, he'll say "Why do women always do this?" instead of "Why did my wife just do this?"

    Grim Grimson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of these are from the 1980's, does this still happen today? Reply to this comment truthfully if this one or any others happened to you.

    Haki Covington
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here are some that are not exclusive to women - Men are the root of all evil, all men are pigs, and #Banmen. I can barely think of any I've heard about women, this is my first time coming across this double standard.

    SONJA NGUYEN
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dam straight I'm best and possibly youngest in mine

    Sophia Alday
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People always say I'm dumb because i'm a girl but then I tell them I'm in the 98% percent at my district and then they apologize. Ha.

    Peter Griffin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn’t a stereotype, women are usually smarter than men nobody does this

    The Cube Cat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeeess so true when I played sports in middle school and I lost (cuz I was scrawny) the boys always used to use me as an example of why girls shouldn't play sports

    Lala
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont lie.but in my school,mostly girls who are always at the top 3.

    Ivy Lenington
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there is a transgender celebrity in our country he is saying i'm more better at math now than i was a woman

    Jonas Image
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both of them suck at math... the answer is (x^3)/3 + C, provided your'e integrating over x...

    Virginia Gould
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But they don't suck at math if x= (3(π-C))^(1/3), yeah? (Aside from missing dx)

    lasagna's underrated
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got one of the best grades in my class. And I'm a fem-TOASTER

    Anna Morawska
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the teacher sucks at math too, it's not an integral without dx after x^2

    Linda Matheny
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate math and suck at it and don't give a rats a*s

    Hisseefit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am female and yes, the right side of my brain is better than my left. That is just me though. You are either logical or creative.

    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the opposite in my class :p

    Greg Merc
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    are u people, stupid,u all don`t understand this drawing means exactly the opposite.

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    #13

    Leadership Strategies

    Leadership Strategies

    thecooperreview Report

    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That reminds me of the man who made the experience of signing all his emails by a female name for a week to talk about gender inequality in doing business. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/what-happened-when-a-man-signed-work-emails-using-a-female-name-for-a-week_us_58c2ce53e4b054a0ea6a4066

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    #14

    Makeup vs. Natural

    Makeup vs. Natural

    Kate Ordie Comics Report

    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So damn true. One time I overheard my coworkers talking and these two guys were discussing about "girls who put makeup are so insecure, it's like they couldn't even go out without makeup if their life depended on it". Then another day in the same week, I was so tired I decided not to put makeup. The very same guy saying this was like "omg what happened to your face?". Yeah no wonder why women are "so insecure"...

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    #15

    Gender Equality

    Gender Equality

    shortpacked Report

    #16

    Shameless Girls

    Shameless Girls

    Brown Paperbag Report

    Jade B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I just say that I love the art style of this one? <3

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    #17

    Double Standards

    Double Standards

    For Better Or For Worse Report

    coffee zombie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women don't get round, they get curvy in all the right places. And that's sexy af.

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    #18

    Gender Equality

    Gender Equality

    Matt Bors Report

    Ivana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This election just wrecked me, all hope was lost.

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    #19

    Girls vs. Boys

    Girls vs. Boys

    Immer Report

    Ja Legge
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's true. Girls get bashed if she slept with a guy then that guy spreads a rumor abt them. Guy gets cheered on and a girl gets bashed.

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    #20

    Double Standards On Young Girls

    Double Standards On Young Girls

    deadeyedplasticdesktoy Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're a true pro-life, instead of blaming a stranger, do something towards building a society where abortion is not needed. Same goes for (extremist) pro-choicers - instead of hating on some women's decisions, let's do something towards building society where abortion is not something a womam does because "she had no other choice".

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    #21

    Double Standards On Bodies

    Double Standards On Bodies

    kendrawcandraw Report

    Captain Planet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think only women have a problem with this. I can't imagine guy's really finding this a big deal. XD Also on the beach people sunbathe topless as well so. As far as armpit hair. Well you're free to do it. But people are also free to not find you attractive then. But there are all kinds of things people find attractive and not attractive so I don't really see a problem.

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    #22

    Shallow vs. Desperate

    Shallow vs. Desperate

    Razzy Report

    Helen Burgess
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very well done! and the girl in the second instance doesn't even get a speech-bubble, let alone a date!

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    #24

    Girls vs. Boys

    Girls vs. Boys

    Brown Paperbag Report

    Kristin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are people like that?! When boys get laid everyone is proud! When girls get it they get punished!

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    #25

    Society's Take On Men

    Society's Take On Men

    Rasenth Report

    Michel M. Prins
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The second one will always be an idiotic statement, for both male and female. I hear it a lot, yet don't understand why it's a race to get intimate with another person. It's a personal experience and (can be) something special, on top of that: It's none of another's business, and if those think it is, they're the ones leading a sad life. Sure, the term "Lucky at cards, unlucky in love" is on it's place in this regard, but luck can switch lanes now and then.

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    #26

    Dad Bod vs. Mom Bod

    Dad Bod vs. Mom Bod

    howbabycomic Report

    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have we totally forgotten how milf went ? Not that that was great but, seriously ? Which one do we pick? Can we just be who we are, male, female, or however, and just be happy? The insecurity is mind blowing to me, on behalf of the observer!

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    #27

    Sexual Harassment

    Sexual Harassment

    Razzy Report

    Andrew Petrykowski
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this a relevant comparison? How about comparing the reaction you get as a male when telling someone about being a victim of sexual assault.

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    #28

    Things You Can Only Do With Boys

    Things You Can Only Do With Boys

    Last Place Comics Report

    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, the vagina is the inside part. So...

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    #29

    Double Standards

    Double Standards

    Scott Adams Report

    coffee zombie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont agree that only weak men show emotion. It's nice to see a man who has emotions instead of trying to act like they are made of stone, with no feelings.

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    #30

    Appearance Standards

    Appearance Standards

    John Lydgate Report

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more like the right half. And I'm fine.

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    #31

    Comic Book Characters

    Comic Book Characters

    mcginty and sharpley Report

    Kori K. Warriner
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, I have a problem with either gender of superhero being displayed in a sexual manner.

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    #32

    Sexualizing Bodies

    Sexualizing Bodies

    Jago Dibuja Report

    Stille20
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they over sexualize super heroes, but there is a difference. The male characters are being portrayed as strong, the women as sexual. If female super heros looked more like Serena Williams or Kerri Walsh it would be different.

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    #33

    Equality

    Equality

    Cyanide and Happiness Report

    Ivana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were playing around, play fighting when I kicked my husband in the balls. It wasn't on purpose and I instantly felt horrible as he spent about 5 minutes in pain on the floor. The worst he got me was an elbow to the nose that caused a nose bleed, and one where he slammed my back into the thermostat. Literally last week my husband asked "Why don't we wrestle anymore" and all that flashed through my head. I don't like the idea of women hitting men any more than a man hitting a woman. The only fighting I am okay with is play fighting.

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    #34

    Double Standards

    Double Standards

    megacynics Report

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    #35

    Problem Solving

    Problem Solving

    Razzy Report

    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't agree with this one. Men get a lot of pressure on their bodies, as much as women. There is not a single person I met who said that they should "accept themselves" as a way to solve their problems (with getting laid). On the same note, any magazine cover will show that makeup is not a way to solve problems, or there wouldn't be 254 pages of the "new amazing diet already used by 45 stars that will make you lose weight before you even realize it". And we also have countless articles on "accept yourself and screw who doesn't, you don't need them anyway"...

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    #36

    Acceptable vs. Unacceptable

    Acceptable vs. Unacceptable

    Justin Hubbell Report

    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who hate body hair, both are unacceptable. But I don't care about what they do as long as I don't have to touch them :p

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    #37

    Double Standards

    Double Standards

    mamaiscomic Report

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But really, what's their purpose from evolutionary point of view?

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    #38

    Men And Women

    Men And Women

    Everyday feminism Report

    Eglė Liubinaitė
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kinda like emotional boys more, like, atleast they aren't like those "badass" shitsacks like others. Also, expressing emotions is actually good for own body.

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    #39

    Standards For Dressing

    Standards For Dressing

    John Lydgate Report

    Luc Mailloux
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... what is this trying to say, even? What I gather is that people will judge you regardless of how you look. Surprise!

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    #40

    Double Standards In The Workplace

    Double Standards In The Workplace

    Daisy Bernard Report

    Amanda Sango Hibbs
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I like the medical field. Everyone dresses the same

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    #41

    The Smiley Face Double Standard

    The Smiley Face Double Standard

    endlessorigami Report

    #42

    Double Standards In Relationships

    Double Standards In Relationships

    John Lydgate Report

    Pasca Mouse
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate it when people are like " Looks likes someones on there period." it's so annoying

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    #43

    Girl Power

    Girl Power

    Le Rage Comics Report

    sunnyrei82
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    women like that are the ones who make people think wrong about feminism. And, because many people are soooo closed minded, they think every single woman who wants equity are like that.

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    #44

    Double Standards

    Double Standards

    spaceavalanche Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people really don't get it that it's not same....

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    #45

    Gender Equality

    Gender Equality

    Pablo Stanley Report

    Silvia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Any statistics on the subject will show that women do not get paid equally for the same job, with the same qualifications and experience.

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