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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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Some Words From Maisie Williams

Some Words From Maisie Williams

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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.

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.

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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.

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I’ve Never Heard This Explained So Succinctly

I’ve Never Heard This Explained So Succinctly

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Your Unsolicited Advice Doesn't Matter To Anyone, My Dude

Your Unsolicited Advice Doesn't Matter To Anyone, My Dude

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Marianne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"And I like men who do not comment my beauty routine, yet here we are."

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When Autocorrect Only Recognizes Male Achievements

When Autocorrect Only Recognizes Male Achievements

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Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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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

They Are Probably Not Funny, Just A Terrible Person

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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.

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A Common Denominator

A Common Denominator

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troufaki13
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Boys Will Be Held Accountable For Their Actions

Boys Will Be Held Accountable For Their Actions

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Paul Davis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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When Men Think Everything Women Do Is For Them

When Men Think Everything Women Do Is For Them

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Accusations Ruin A Man's Life

Accusations Ruin A Man's Life

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Edward Willis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Monday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Accusations ruin the lives of innocent men who don't have enough money or power to fight them. Money and power protects the lives of guilty men. What a sad cycle.

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CatWoman312
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet congresswoman Katie Hill was accused of nude photos and had to resign. It’s such a double standard it really infuriates me

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Lisa Yario
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women who make accusations are frequently assumed to be lying if the man is well known or has any money. "She just wants a payment ". "She just wants to bring him down " yes these accusations could damage a mans reputation. They also destroy the woman's reputation. Famous men get the wink and nod from other men. Women get their lives picked apart.

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Donkey boi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Accusations do ruin lives if they are false allegations! Those named had a lot of money, a PR team, a band of lawyers, spin doctors and a lot more to help them. I have seen the effect that false allegations can have on people, both men and women. I've seen the graffiti. I've seen the smashed windows and vandalised cars. I have talked people out of harming themselves. I have cleaned up the blood! I have seen the grieving families. All people need to speak out against sexual abuse! But they also need to support those that wrongfully accused.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In general accusations can and do ruin men's lives. And so they should if it's true. Sadly SOME men get away with being abusers and it should not happen. If the accusation is fact then they deserve the consequences and receive jail time, but if a false accusation is made then the accuser should also have the consequences. Unfortunately false accusers often get away with it even though the other person's life has been ruined.

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Andrew Cohen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Believe me, women get away with being abusers also. Walk into a domestic abuse center, and EVERY poster will depict the man being the abuser. Equality?

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amaritia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bill Clinton "take advantage" of Monica Lewinsky and many feminists accept him on her side. So, as so many things in politics, people use assaulting women, tax evading, hiring illegal workers as good or bad if the one who does it is in their side or in the opposite side And stop saying it has to see with feminism or whatever

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Ash Trash
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

False accusations can ruin a man's life, unless they're rich enough of course. Rich people are ✨special✨

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Nikki Sevven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree. However, accusations should only be made in response to an actual event, not ever made falsely.

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Susan Major
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they will if the man ccan't fight back because he isn't famous or rich.

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Lisa Chambers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are still here talking about unproven events though. So how is that not casting aspersions?

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Luuta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When it becomes bullying, so the victim is pushed into killing themselves, they do. Just because certain men aren't punished doesn't mean it's true for everyone. This judgement on ALL men is just as sexist as the toxic male behaviour being railed against.

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Norart
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Correct. Just look at your other heroes- John Lennon, Bill Clinton, Garrison Keillor.... wait, never mind. Let's only talk about the guys you choose to hate.

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Damo Lee Park
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hmmm. I was accused falsely. Lost my job. my girlfriend. nearly lost my mates. Had quite a few people try and assault me. And this was AFTER I proved that I WAS AT WORK WHEN SHE CLAIMED IT HAPPENED. But tell me how every man gets away with everything because of those 2 men that AMERICANS voted for

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Matthew Murray
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thing is they actually do. Don't use exceptions to prove a rule.

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Keith Wollenberg
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holding Al Franken to the "no joking around about things like that" standard cost you a really useful senator.

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Hollysmom
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of men think this is "manly" behavior and these men have the money to buy their way out of anything. SICK!!

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Thorfin Wolfsbane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is more an example of conservatives wanting to “own the libtards” which I figure they do because it helps ease the pain of their knuckles dragging on concrete whenever they go out.

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Melvin Dragvelk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just being accused does not mean one is guilty. Neither were ever found to be guilty, and their accusers were found to be liars.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just to play devil's advocate - can we talk about the lack of consequences for the f*****g bitches who make FALSE accusations of sexual assault/harassment? We had a dear family friend who was a high school teacher. Well liked, pillar of the community - yada yada. Female student was pissed because she received the D grade she deserved, so she accused him of making "sexual advances". Now, everyone who knew this guy knew it was complete bullshit, but it was his word against hers. He was fired from the job he'd held for over 20 years and basically became a pariah. Wife ended up leaving due to the stress (she NEVER believed the allegations, she just couldn't handle the pressure anymore) without an income he soon got into debt and lost his house. FIVE YEARS LATER, this little c**t finally admits she made the whole thing up because she was angry about her grade. His life & career were ruined. Her? She made page 3 of the local paper & that was about it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They’re rich white politicians with a lot of power

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panda123
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They can in some cases, these are only two counterexamples

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Andrew Cohen
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You cannot prove a negative. You might say "I don't believe the three women who testified that he sexually assaulted them" or "I don't believe the numerous reports that brett was involved in drugging and raping dozens of women" but you cannot logically say he has never abused anyone in his entire life.

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A Woman's Place Is One Of Servitude

A Woman's Place Is One Of Servitude

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What. The. Ok that hit me too never thought about how it being paid work changes everything!

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Bennyboy Gets Rekt With Facts And Logic

Bennyboy Gets Rekt With Facts And Logic

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This Belongs Here

This Belongs Here

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand how everyone can't see it. Willfully blind I guess

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The Link Between Guns, Police And Violence Against Women In America

The Link Between Guns, Police And Violence Against Women In America

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Truth

Truth

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Self control peeps it's really something adults should know. But it's as common as common sense

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Had To Be Said!

Had To Be Said!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Turn That Mansplaining Into A Joke

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol! Thank God it was mansplained, if he been washed away by that one. Dripping with confusion

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When Random Online Males Suffer From Correctile Dysfunction

When Random Online Males Suffer From Correctile Dysfunction

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Patriarchy Will Always Find A Way To Blame Women

Patriarchy Will Always Find A Way To Blame Women

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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When Decent Behavior Doesn't Come Easy

When Decent Behavior Doesn't Come Easy

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So Unfair

So Unfair

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women being emotional would not be such a problem for men if they had not been bullied into supressing their own emotions from early childhood.

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Lets Treat Women The Same Way

Lets Treat Women The Same Way

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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"Give Me A Smile"

"Give Me A Smile"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because women were only put on this earth to be pleasant ornaments for men to look at (/s which really should be obvious but you can never tell the idiots in a crowd)

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