Misogyny, the term used to describe societal inequity, is evidenced by many everyday things, like the gendered wage gap, pink tax, lack of women in positions of power, and the unmistakable influence of patriarchy penetrating every level of our lives, from households to politics. Whether you’re being mansplained to or fall victim to the career-destroying prerogatives of men, it means that sadly, you’re no stranger to the ways misogynistic society operates.
But luckily there are many bright women and men out there who are not willing to put up with the sexist BS they witness or experience firsthand day to day. And out of the frustration, hilarious, spot-on, merciless, and witty comebacks are born to target any misogynistic remark.
Scroll down to read through the most entertaining comebacks below that will remind us we don’t have to stay silent when someone is being a jerk.
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Perfect Response
Some Words From Maisie Williams
Misogyny functions as an ideology or belief system that has accompanied patriarchal or male-dominated societies and continues to place women in subordinate positions with limited access to power and decision making. But thankfully, in present times, it’s not being taken lightly anymore as more and more women and men are willing to step up and challenge this ancient and inherently harmful belief.
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But although the term has been all over the media in the past 5 years, its real meaning is still widely confused. Kate Manne, a Cornell philosophy professor and the author of “Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny” argues that misogyny is really not about male hostility or hatred towards women, as it’s commonly assumed. Instead, it’s about controlling and punishing women who challenge male dominance.
Owned
It's Called Consent
Physical Respect Is A Right
In an interview with Vox, Kate explained: “There’s a tendency to define misogyny as this deep hatred in the heart, harbored by men toward girls and women. I define misogyny as social systems or environments where women face hostility and hatred because they’re women in a man's world—a historical patriarchy.”
And what’s really alarming about misogyny is that it is something we practice almost unconsciously. The hostility towards women is something that’s a priori embedded in our culture where people internalize it through social norms and customs. In reality, it’s a trap for anyone born in an already misogyny-fueled society.
I’ve Never Heard This Explained So Succinctly
Your Unsolicited Advice Doesn't Matter To Anyone, My Dude
I wonder if they think, "that woman would look much better if they only did this and that" and they blurt it out, genuinely thinking they're being kind and supportive and helpful. Not realising the ego centricity of how they're thinking. There have been a few studies in the difference in dealing with problems between men and women. Women want understanding, men want to try to fix the problem for them. It's enough to spark all kinds of unintended ill will. Although there are also enough men who enjoy belittling and gaslighting women, too. Sometimes it's also through poor education from their childhood, picking up bad habits from their parents. A generational thing. Generational values take a little longer to change.
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Haha. Why would he think that a stranger would care what he prefers.
Plus it's totally undemocratic and unscientific to for one person to reach a conclusion based on a sampling of one. He needs to go from one passenger to another and ask each for their opinion. He will then have to compile the responses, including "Natural", "A little makeup", "It depends", "Oh f**k off, you perv", and "You woke me up for this s**t?!"
I've always admired women that can put on makeup on public transport. That takes talent!
I've always assumed that women wear makeup to follow trends they see other women following; with men not being any kind of factor in the decision!?
That's right up there with some random stranger on the trolley telling me I'd be so much prettier if I smiled - as I'm sitting there minding my own f*****g business reading a book. HUH really? You'd appear so much more intelligent if you kept your f*****g mouth shut.
probably people who have a long commute and don't want to get up early enough to do it at home :(
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I once had a similar experience: A guy in my previous workplace said to me, "Who are you trying to impress?" when I touched up my makeup after lunch break. I promptly said, "Uh, myself?", and "Definitely not you, dude" silently. I wished I had said the latter out loud too. Funny how there are men out there who still think we put on our makeup for their sake *roll eyes*
And those same men think you are putting makeup on in public on purpose to be sexual and attract them.
I prefer my women to actually get up early enough to get ready to go out before leaving the house. Do you douche on the train too?
I don't approach random women, but when a friend of mine is doing her make up, I just compliment her natural look and tell her she doesn't need to apply make up to look pretty.
and hopefully she knows that, but she would probably rather not hear it. just tell her that she looks nice; no qualifier on it at all.
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Here's one, why are you putting on your face on the train? A. Do it at home, no comments. B. Get up early enough to do it at home = No comments.
why wouldnt she? I personally think using make up is dumb as f**k but what she does on the train is none of anyones business as long as shes not hurting anyone or breaking the law
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Sorry, but doing your personal toilette in public is a bit tacky. Do you shave your legs and put on deodorant as well? .
I mean, if you are in a rush, and you need to get it the door, applying, a bit of eye shadow or mascara is perfectly acceptable. I really don't see a problem with this kind of behavior
Load More Replies... Guess what Amy. If you had sat on the train and left your make up alone, NOBODY would have commented.| If you are really SO very worries about showing your naked face in public, then go to the nearest women's wash room and apply it there. It would annoy the heck out of me, but it is acceptable there. (Which is why I avoid them as much as possible.)
GUESS WHAT! I dislike heavy make up on anybody! Web have beautiful faces, Why pain our selves to look like shop window mannikins?? Most women look far more beautifiul without make-up on. If used it sould, be ONLY to cover-up blemishes and achieve a natural look. For a start -- it stinks.] It is also unhealthy and hot as it blocks your pores. Then it should NEVER be put on in public! Get real, it is quite quite obnoxious. Other people don't want to smell you stink or breathe up your irritating dust. I cannot watch Murdocrk because of his terribly make up - mascara forsooth. PS although I did wear lipstick in he 1960s, I gave it up because it made my lips peels, tasted horrible and certainly did not enhance my facial features. I have lives make-up leas and cosmetic less since then No perfumes, just cleanliness.
The most twitter tweet I've ever seen. Story taking place on a train involving an awful comeback and a shrug emoji. Epic
Hm... I think it's funny that everybody always thinks of the worst possibility in the first place. Maybe he wanted to compliment her and meant something like "You look fine without makeup, girl." Sometimes I think everybody is lurking like vultures, just waiting for the next thing to be upset about so they can go completely NUTS. Also, Devon Lonergan has a point. According to feminists, we'd better go extinct before daring to talk to a woman. How rude we are!
No, he is commenting on how he would like the way she looks if she didn't wear makeup. He's making it about himself and his preferences, without taking her feelings and desires into account. It is creepy and sexist.
Load More Replies... I'm a woman and I prefer that women do their bathroom activities IN THEIR BATHROOM, not on public transport. Amy a broad invited public comment by her own inappropriate actions.
It boosts confidence and sometimes it's fun! You should try it sometime!
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This happens too much and needs to stop. We are not just wives, parents, children etc. We are individuals and should have our achievements shared as individuals and not because we are related to someone else famous.
According to Kate, such hostile behavior comes from the fact that many people feel attached to the positions they believe are their birthright. “When men think women are taking opportunities and privileges away from them, when they think women are challenging male dominance, you get backlash,” she explained.
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They Are Probably Not Funny, Just A Terrible Person
Marriage And Feminism
As a way of dealing with misogyny in society, Kate believes it all comes down to men in positions of power accepting that women can surpass them without having wronged them. At this point, we are still far from this point, but externalizing our discontent is crucial in making things better, hence every debate, whether IRL or online, is a small step towards an equal, respectful society.
A Common Denominator
It reminds me of a joke. A guy goes to the doctor. "What's wrong?" the doctor asks. "I hurt all over my body" he says. "Show me exactly where it hurts" says the doctor. "Here, here, here, here and here". "Well, you should get that finger checked!!" hahaha
Boys Will Be Held Accountable For Their Actions
In the American South people will say "he's just being a good ol' boy!" and somehow that would excuse his heinous crimes. It just meant to me that he's "one of us" versus some evil person with slightly darker skin or who goes to a different church than we all do.
Mhm!
One Woman Lying...
Some Actions Do Have Dire Consequences
When Men Think Everything Women Do Is For Them
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Accusations Ruin A Man's Life
I think the thing is that, in this case, these men had enough money and power to just make it go away, and the people that support them largely don't care about that stuff anyway. For those who don't have that money and power, accusations can ruin a life, but the way to solve that is to ensure that every accusation is correctly followed up on and necessary prosecutions made. Just saying "don't accuse" absolutely does not help, in fact it makes things worse.
A Woman's Place Is One Of Servitude
What. The. Ok that hit me too never thought about how it being paid work changes everything!
Bennyboy Gets Rekt With Facts And Logic
This Belongs Here
That
The Link Between Guns, Police And Violence Against Women In America
Maybe half the police force in the US and many non developed countries. But not in most of the western world. We don't have a huge gun issue. EDIT: Since some people seem to have an issue of me only commenting on the gun part and not mentioning anything about domestic violence, well here is my stance. ANYONE who is a perpetrator of domestic violence deserve to be punished. The court system is an absolute joke in protecting victims and things need to change NOW. Too many people are dying at the hands of their "loved one" and something should have been done years ago. We keep hearing about perpetrators facing tougher punishments but it is yet to be seen. It is all talk and no action. And judges/parole board need to be held accountable for releasing repeat offenders. If the reoffender ends up killing someone, the judge/parole board have blood on their hands. Hopefully that satisfies some of you.
Truth
Self control peeps it's really something adults should know. But it's as common as common sense
Had To Be Said!
To the know it all who made a comment about nurse’s salaries, I use to work in collections for auto loans. A lot of nurses defaulted on their payments. I know this might come as a surprise but people, nurses have other bills to pay, many have children, and many are single mothers. Just because someone is a nurse doesn’t automatically equal wealthy.
Equity > Equality
Turn That Mansplaining Into A Joke
Lol! Thank God it was mansplained, if he been washed away by that one. Dripping with confusion
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Patriarchy Will Always Find A Way To Blame Women
How come it's always single mom and that is seen as a bad thing. If ever there is a single dad he's sung like a hero. Unless he goes with his baby girl to the ladies toilet to change the diaper (because the changing tables are if at all only in the ladies toilet), then he's a pervert.
When Decent Behavior Doesn't Come Easy
Truth
So Unfair
Lets Treat Women The Same Way
Or we could try using the same terms for males as for females. So a guy who sleeps around is a s**t etc. It's not something I exactly approve of, but I think it wouldn't take long to get the point across to at least some more people
"Give Me A Smile"
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While pumping gas one day, the guy waiting behind me was being very impatient and decided to yell, "Hey! Nice fake tits!" I turned around, walked up to him and replied, "Thank you. I'll pass the compliment on to Dr. Mes______. He's the plastic surgeon who rebuilt mine after I lost them to cancer you ignorant F#@$."
Hope you are ok and that reply was epic. Did you get a shocked face response?
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Men can't control themselves? My 13 year is old son came home one afternoon and said, "I need new friends, what they did to her was wrong. I will not be a part of that." He was utterly disgusted. Imagine if more boys/men acted this way. After I was raped, my father asked what I was wearing, it was absolutely my fault. I sent him a link to the YouTube video "Tea Consent" which explains consent clearly. Why does it need to be explained?
Yeah, I had a policewoman ask me that. But first, "Are you married?" I answered no, and she treated me as the enemy from then. Later I found out that it was because "Single and divorced women go around looking for sex", meaning I asked for it.
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The captain of a small town police force refused to let an officer file a report acknowledging I was assaulted -- despite the hand shaped bruises and a note from the hospital explaining why they were certain I assaulted. As I was getting in my car he mocked my Warriors in Pink stickers. I looked him in the eye, "It is the breast cancer awareness group that got me through breast cancer." Jerk. Even with the report from the hospital and a lengthy report from the National Park Rangers, it was impossible to press charges. Willing to make a fool of myself to get attention, I did get a serious restraining order. He lived far away, we weren't married and didn't live together -- if this was difficult, imagine trying to file a report on your spouse. This was 2013. Important -- if law enforcement asks if you feel safe, be honest, no matter how uncomfortable it feels.
It is the good ole boys club. It is taking time for men to undnerstand they have to stop making excuses for unacceptable conduct.
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Just here waiting for a comment by some dude complaining about how Panda only goes on about how "all men are sexist" and how about they post a thread where "women can be sexist too" for a change...
Lmaooo right? there's always that one guy who mansplains mansplaining
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Women have babies, our bodies change. Yet it's the Dad-bod, that's appepted in Society. This is a man's world.
Also as men age they become "distinguished" and sometimes more desirable, while women just get old, become irrelevant, and invisible.
Load More Replies... Ok story time!! The other day I was at the post office taping up a box I was going to mail. This dude across the table from me opened his mouth and was like " WOW Duct Tape! That's a man's tape!" With a tone and expression of genuine surprise and admiration that I.... a woman.... was using duct tape.
I've been using duct tape since I was 5. booossshhh
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All fine reminders of why forcing the gender divide to result in socially polar opposites is a BAD idea... That nearly always results in designated "dominant" and "submissive" roles, and a culture that glorifies awful behavior to reinforce that false dichotomy.
"Misogyny, the term used to describe societal inequity..." No it's not. Misogyny is hatred of, contempt for, aversion to, and/or prejudice against women specifically. It's right there in the word: Miso (from the Greek word "misos", for hatred) + gyny (from the Greek word for women, gune).
What I don’t get is that when guys rape girls, they’re praised and called a player. When girls have sex, even with frickin’ consent, they’re called sluts.
If your reading this I hope you have a great day and know. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Men DONT respect women and men DO abuse women. Sure it’s not all men, but it’s enough to make any women walking alone fearful of what,or who, could pop out of the shadows and rape them. It’s enough for many young girls to wonder why their mommy is scared of daddy. It’s enough to leave an incredibly big impact on society. Also if you think there’s a “problem” with the fact that women want and deserve equal right then you are very VERY wrong. We do and it is very fair. Women and men that work in the same job deserve the same pay and respect. Also I’m a young teen so the fact that I know this is proof that s**t need to change. Asshole.
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This post isn't about hating men, it's about hating sexist men and the general patriarchy that encourages sexism. Also nobody forced you to read this and yet here you are, spreading unnecessary hate.
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While pumping gas one day, the guy waiting behind me was being very impatient and decided to yell, "Hey! Nice fake tits!" I turned around, walked up to him and replied, "Thank you. I'll pass the compliment on to Dr. Mes______. He's the plastic surgeon who rebuilt mine after I lost them to cancer you ignorant F#@$."
Hope you are ok and that reply was epic. Did you get a shocked face response?
Load More Replies... Men can't control themselves? My 13 year is old son came home one afternoon and said, "I need new friends, what they did to her was wrong. I will not be a part of that." He was utterly disgusted. Imagine if more boys/men acted this way. After I was raped, my father asked what I was wearing, it was absolutely my fault. I sent him a link to the YouTube video "Tea Consent" which explains consent clearly. Why does it need to be explained?
Yeah, I had a policewoman ask me that. But first, "Are you married?" I answered no, and she treated me as the enemy from then. Later I found out that it was because "Single and divorced women go around looking for sex", meaning I asked for it.
Load More Replies... The captain of a small town police force refused to let an officer file a report acknowledging I was assaulted -- despite the hand shaped bruises and a note from the hospital explaining why they were certain I assaulted. As I was getting in my car he mocked my Warriors in Pink stickers. I looked him in the eye, "It is the breast cancer awareness group that got me through breast cancer." Jerk. Even with the report from the hospital and a lengthy report from the National Park Rangers, it was impossible to press charges. Willing to make a fool of myself to get attention, I did get a serious restraining order. He lived far away, we weren't married and didn't live together -- if this was difficult, imagine trying to file a report on your spouse. This was 2013. Important -- if law enforcement asks if you feel safe, be honest, no matter how uncomfortable it feels.
It is the good ole boys club. It is taking time for men to undnerstand they have to stop making excuses for unacceptable conduct.
Load More Replies... Just here waiting for a comment by some dude complaining about how Panda only goes on about how "all men are sexist" and how about they post a thread where "women can be sexist too" for a change...
Lmaooo right? there's always that one guy who mansplains mansplaining
Load More Replies... Women have babies, our bodies change. Yet it's the Dad-bod, that's appepted in Society. This is a man's world.
Also as men age they become "distinguished" and sometimes more desirable, while women just get old, become irrelevant, and invisible.
Load More Replies... Ok story time!! The other day I was at the post office taping up a box I was going to mail. This dude across the table from me opened his mouth and was like " WOW Duct Tape! That's a man's tape!" With a tone and expression of genuine surprise and admiration that I.... a woman.... was using duct tape.
I've been using duct tape since I was 5. booossshhh
Load More Replies... All fine reminders of why forcing the gender divide to result in socially polar opposites is a BAD idea... That nearly always results in designated "dominant" and "submissive" roles, and a culture that glorifies awful behavior to reinforce that false dichotomy.
"Misogyny, the term used to describe societal inequity..." No it's not. Misogyny is hatred of, contempt for, aversion to, and/or prejudice against women specifically. It's right there in the word: Miso (from the Greek word "misos", for hatred) + gyny (from the Greek word for women, gune).
What I don’t get is that when guys rape girls, they’re praised and called a player. When girls have sex, even with frickin’ consent, they’re called sluts.
If your reading this I hope you have a great day and know. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Men DONT respect women and men DO abuse women. Sure it’s not all men, but it’s enough to make any women walking alone fearful of what,or who, could pop out of the shadows and rape them. It’s enough for many young girls to wonder why their mommy is scared of daddy. It’s enough to leave an incredibly big impact on society. Also if you think there’s a “problem” with the fact that women want and deserve equal right then you are very VERY wrong. We do and it is very fair. Women and men that work in the same job deserve the same pay and respect. Also I’m a young teen so the fact that I know this is proof that s**t need to change. Asshole.
Load More Replies... This post isn't about hating men, it's about hating sexist men and the general patriarchy that encourages sexism. Also nobody forced you to read this and yet here you are, spreading unnecessary hate.
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