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50 Pointlessly Gendered Examples That Show Society Has Gone Too Far With It (New Pics)
Society in the West has made significant improvements in advancing gender equality over the last century. While men and women naturally have their differences, it's become quite normal for both genders to share responsibilities such as work, cleaning, cooking, driving, and even furniture assembly. However, there are instances where we still come across products targeted explicitly towards either men or women. Like c'mon, separate gift cards based on gender?
The subreddit r/pointlesslygendered is full of examples showing unnecessary gender-based distinctions, often seen in absurdly labeled products meant for him or her. Come along as we explore the world of unnecessary gender labeling, sparking discussions and raising eyebrows in the process.
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From food to shower gel, pain medicine, and toothpaste, you can find some pointlessly gendered products in this list. It might appear funny, but let's think about justice for a moment. Products separated by gender aren't merely a joke; they represent a widespread and forceful ideology that influences our thoughts, actions, and financial decisions.
A Guide To Gift Giving
I have always thought that all toys are for everyone but not in this way 😂
Teachers In Spain Protest The Gendering And Sexualization Of Clothing
Male teachers in spain are wearing skirts to work to protest homophobic harassment in schools.
The movement -- called #LaRopaNo TieneGenero, or "clothes have no gender" -- started when a student was expelled and sent to a psychologist for wearing a skirt to school.
In general, men and women lead very similar lives today. We grow up together, attend the same schools, and have the same jobs. Aside from dating and having children, for some of us, gender isn't a big deal in our daily lives. In developed countries, we increasingly focus on personality over gender. But these products push back against this idea. They keep reminding us that gender matters, even though it rarely does in reality.
She's Told The Truth
But girl deer have antlers too! And Rudolph the reindeer is a girl as only female reindeer have antlers in winter. (or so i remember reading somewhere)
For Science!
Kindness Is For Women... Feel Kind Of Bad For Him Though
Labeling products needlessly by gender isn't just about separating us into groups – it's also about dictating the roles associated with those groups. Each of these products becomes a way to reinforce these ideas.
More "Batman Is For Boys" Nonsense, But With A Happy Ending
Sounds About Right
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At times, the male and female versions of a product don't have the same price tag. In such cases, the female's version tends to be the pricier option. If women aren't vigilant or if having the "correct" product is important to them, they end up spending more money. Studies by the state of California, the University of Central Florida, and Consumer Reports all find that women pay more. "In California, women spent the equivalent of $2,044 more a year," (This study was done in 1996. The sum then was $1048; the sum would be $2,044, adjusted for inflation in 2023).
No Teenagers Are Easy
It's funny, there is an episode of Malcolm in the Middle, where the mother dreams of her awful boys being all girls because then her life would be easier. Suffice to say that fantasy turns out to be very wrong. lol
Ah Yes, Because Women Don't Exist In The U.s
Ah Yes The Classic "Words Dont Hurt Men" Stereotype
If words don't hurt men (or you) why do the words 'toxic masculinity' need to be addressed by you?
This isn't just something to be upset about – it involves real money. It affects things like providing for your family, affording education, or enjoying a vacation. When women are charged more, it makes it harder to support ourselves or enjoy life as much.
Men's Beach-Handball Teams Uniform vs. The Women's Uniform
Women Are Locks And Men Are Keys Apparently
There’s A Price Difference But I Didn’t Expect It To Be That Big
Products for women often cost more than those for men because of how companies market and design them. This happens due to historical practices, marketing strategies, and how society sees things. When products are made to target women specifically and look different, they seem more valuable and end up being priced higher. People also think of women's stuff as fancier, which adds to the cost. Sometimes, old trends and what people expect also make women's products cost more to make. And when many people want something, companies might raise the price. All these things together make products for women more expensive.
Gotta Make Sure The Skeletons Aren’t Gay
Flowers
GIVE THE MEN THE FLOWERS! Please :) they love them and it’s the sweetest thing to see their surprise
Pointlessly Gendered Product That We Can’t Believe Exist
We pop to a coffee shop located across the way from a huge toy store and even from that distance you can see the aisle of pink for the girls toys. :(
Over time, progress has been made towards achieving gender equality globally. Women have gained increased representation in politics, more economic chances, and improved healthcare in numerous parts of the world. Nonetheless, the World Economic Forum (WEF) predicts it will take another century before complete gender equality is achieved. There are some factors that contribute to this persistent gender gap.
"You Can't Buy This Car Unless You Have The Correct Genitalia"
This Is A Hot Take I Can Get Behind
But most of the time we pee while we poo, it's much harder to control. Also if you have 3 urinals and 3 stalls men get 6 usable toilets but we get 3. Plus I don't think most women want to see men exposed, and most men probably don't want to be exposed. I think we need to stick with either gendered toilets or just stalls if you're going gender neutral.
Only Men Can Be Doctors
One of them is employment equality. Only 6 countries treat women and men equally in terms of work rights (Belgium, Denmark, France, Latvia, Luxembourg and Sweden). Most economies give women only 3/4 of the rights that men have. When employment is more equal, it can also help improve gender equality in other areas.
Its More Expensive Bc It's Pink (Yes, Its The Same Description, I Checked)
I explained to my daughters that in this house we don't pay the pink tax. Instead we buy the "men's" razors because they do the same thing and are cheaper. When I showed them they said hell yeah let's buy the cheaper ones. I am not raising fools in this house!
The only thing i know that goes the other way around is vagisil. It's the same active ingredient as some athletes foot creams, but ends up being cheaper per ounce
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You're kind of missing the point, aren't you?
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Then stop buying the pink ones. Problem solved. They only charge more because they figure women will pay it, and they're correct.
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Honestly feel the blades on woman's razors last much longer. I used to buy whatever was the cheapest and it really just felt like men's blades weren't up to the task of handling my wookie legs
TBF it's often the other way around. The razors I use are identical in Male and Female versions, but more often than not I get the Female ones for less.
Can confirm. The ladies' version usually comes in a 6+2 pack instead of just 6 at the same price. Still, I prefer men's aloe lotion strip, so I don't really care for the extra euro or so.
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I buy women's razors because the big shave gel buffer means I can shave faster and get cut less. They're amazing.
Who TF uses a single blade razor these days? However... I do always end up buying the same 5-blade my husband uses. All of those "women's" razors with the wide stupid soap-like buffers on the end do a s**t job of a close shave. If I'm going to shave my legs, I want them f*****g smooth. Just because I'm a woman, it doesn't mean that I don't know how to safely use a razor without cutting myself... damn!
Can I just state for the record that I hate pink and idea that all girls must like pink annoys the hell out of me.
My stepmother once called me a boy (in an a*****e kind of way) because I didn't want pink curtains. I was maybe 10. Im now 37 and I STILL remember her saying that s**t.
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I think the term is Pink Tax? someone correct me if I'm wrong but its this issue where its the exact same product but different colors so the "girl" version is more expensive. Extremely gross
I buy men's razors, shave cream, deodorant, etc. It's usually better anyway. The women's razor is smaller (so small it's hard to hold correctly) and the cream and deodorant are overly fruity/flowery smelling. I also buy men's sweat pants and shorts -- they have pockets.
Not sure but I feel like the razors are further apart and at a different angle... One is for shaving a Face and one if for body hair.. yes. shaving is not always the same depending on where you are shaving.
I was thinking about this with the two Bible books at least they were the same price
Maybe it costs more to manufacture pink? Maybe they stock a more limited supply of the color and have to charge more to cover the loss of more sales? I don't know, I just buy the cheaper ones. The hair on my legs is totally indifferent to my aesthetic choices.
A U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) study from 2018 concluded that "Pink tax" is not a thing. Some products are on average more expensive for women, some are more expensive for men (including razors), most are identical. When there is a price difference it mostly comes from different specs in the product itself that justifies the extra charge. https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-18-500
The report states: "Whether the price differences are due to gender bias is unclear." and how does that explain the above product, hair dye + men's only needs to be left on for 10mins suggesting it's more effective, deodorant - wouldn't you think men's needs to be stronger, socks - generally men's a bigger and thicker?
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Apparently Saying "Hi" Is Unacceptable For Men
Another factor that contributes to gender gap is lack of legal protections. According to research from the World Bank, "Over one billion women don’t have legal protection against domestic sexual violence or domestic economic violence." Both of these things significantly affect how well women can succeed and live without limitations. In many places, there aren't enough legal protections against harassment at work, school, and in public. This makes these environments unsafe, and women often have to make choices that hold back their goals.
It's Always Princesses
I recently learned that apparently dinosaurs are only for boys now for no discernable reason. No one told me in the 80ies when I was a little girl.
Fellas Is It Gay To Eat
Rule
When religious freedom is targeted, women are the ones who are most affected. According to the WEF, when extreme terrorist organizations like ISIS limit religious freedom in a community, gender inequality worsens. Georgetown University and Brigham Young University conducted a study that linked religious intolerance to women's involvement in the economy. The study found that increased religious freedom leads to greater stability in the economy due to the increased participation of women.
Not Appropriate!!!!
The blanket is so lovely! What a jerk - it’s not even a pride blanket, just vaguely rainbow. And can’t a rainbow be just a rainbow?? Talk about overkill
Why This Is So True On TV Shows And Movies? 🥴
Imagine If That Was True, Transitioning Would Be So Easy
I use Bulldog Facial Scrub for Men because it smells nice. Sadly the "promotes healthy beard growth" boast on the tube has yet to be proven correct.
It might not be as easy to see as some other reasons, but how a society thinks overall really affects how men and women are treated unfairly. This affects lots of things like jobs, laws, and healthcare. People's ideas about gender are strong, and even if laws and things change, there's usually a pushback.
How Did We Ever Get Though School Solving Gender Neutral Maths Problems?
Spotted On Twitter
Who wants to bet that the lady mask also costs more than the "surgeon" mask?
I Found This One On Facebook
For whoever has questions: Those are just brand names for PPG Glidden paint formulations. Paint names require some... fantasy to have proper IP protection. Glidden also has weird stuff such as "Sailor's coat", "Heart's Content", "Lucky Penny" (a blue, pink and orange respectively) so those are not really out of line.
Gender equality isn't just a basic human right – it's also the essential base for creating a peaceful, flourishing, and lasting world. By standing united for equality and fairness, we can build a society where everyone has the same opportunities. Also read our previous posts on the topic here and here.
It’s Hard To Notice, But If You Know What You’re Looking For It’s Easier
I absolutely hate these bows on babies. They look just awful. Who thinks it is great idea to put a bow on a baby with no hair. It just makes the baldness stand out more!
The Force Is Strong Here
Haha gender go HFSKDLJGHOSD:LJGHSDU:GJSDH{O:GLSHD (Im a guy with long hair who often gets misgendered)
What The Heck Is Wrong With These People?
How Else Are They Going To Know The Scientist Is A Woman?
I mean it could've been worse the woman could've had pink liquid 💀
Indoctrinate Them In Two Ways!
Gender Stereotyping Gone Wrong
Must Be Manly Even While Sheet Masking
They Have The Same Exact Ingredients, Same Milligram Yet The Women’s Is 30¢ More, Has Half As Many Pills, And Is Pink
"Women's" has half the amount but the price is a lot higher
Tall Bad
This Just In: Men Don't Shop. Or Drive
Well we know who just sits on his a*s all day and dosn't even go to work clearly
It Starts Early... My Antenatal Clinic Showing How Boys And Girls Kick Differently In The Womb
Gendered Dog Shampoo? I Didn't Know My Dogs Cared If They Smell Masculine/Confident Or Feminine/Glamourous
Apperantly Croissants In Particular Are Feminine Pastries. Even Saying It Is Already Too Much
Well Do You Want Male Baby Flavored Water Or Female Baby Flavored Water
Hummus Is Illegal For Men
You should feel weird because you are weird for thinking that.
Goodnight Everyone Except The Person Who Created This
Whilst goldfish can actually be trained to play ball (there's some cute videos of that on YouTube), they still don't have feet to wear shoes.
That's Definitely Going In Someone's Urethra
Lmfao the title??? Please under no circumstances put ANYTHING in your urethra
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I had a pink polo... granted I mostly bought it for Breast Cancer Awareness month. F**k cancer. But I wore it on a regular at work because I liked it. This manly man I worked with asked me if my shirt was salmon because there was no way he would wear it. I said: "No. It's pink, I'm not afraid of a color." I almost bought a pink tablet, but they didn't have the specs I wanted so I have rose gold. My laptop is purple... and when I was picking out a wheelchair, I thought about maroon and my wife thought green. She then said "You know you're going to choose purple, so just get it." She was right.
Would of been nice as a boy to of learned how to cook and sew in school. Instead of just being sent out into the world to figure it out because "boys don't need any support."
I took "Home ec" classes when i was in high school. One of the few boys in those classes but I hated shop class
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I find the concept of gender to be funny. My whole life I've looked somewhere between male or female. I'm not feminine looking at all despite being born female. I'm definitely not masculine either. I'm an in-between I suppose. Call me whatever you wish. You ain't hurting my feelings. I also wasn't brought up with a "this is for girls or this is for boys." My mom let me live how I wished and I thank her for that.
My mum was the same. Yes, she cut mohawks for my brothers, but that was their choice, she also helped trim my sister's hair when she got an undercut etc.
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I think one is missing. Tell me why there is a men's and women's world chess championships? Why not just one world championship? And to top it off they declare that trans cannot compete in the woman's world championships. And after there is a backlash from that statement they have gone off to "reconsider". One can certainly argue that certain trans individuals might have physical advantages over woman, but chess? How do you come with these separations without the belief that woman are inferior mentally? Why don't people challenge that very idea?
... if you ever wondered, go to a pharmacy or drugstore and check out incontinence products. The max capacity stuff, usually, is unisex, but pads are not just pads, designed to absorb a bit of pee, but "protective shields" ... and so on. And then, some sports-dude found out and figured that these were meant to men-struate ... instead of the known women-struation, the manly and male men-struation, and the supply of things to deal with it, made him upset, obviously not being aware of the fact that ANY and EVERY function of a human body will, in some cases, in some persons, fail.
This also reminds me of a marketing strategy: make an offensive product. It will enrage people, get it talked about, even a new pieces... advertising job done
I think some of these products are click bait. Why would a women's version be dearer? Ah, the marketing solution? Make the male version dearer
When my mom was in school they had a choice between home ec and shop and everyone wanted to take shop, so what did the school do, they put the girls in home ec. I really hope my generation will free us from these stupid gendered things.
This kind of marketing wouldn't exist if it didn't work. No one has to go along with it if it doesn't suit their politics. Buy what you want, nobody cares.
Ok, now downvote me into oblivion, but I feel that the urge of declaring one's pronouns goes in the same direction. Ultra gendering. It's absolutely essential that you know I'm a she, not a he etc
I get your point, sir, but some people feel like that's a sign of respect. Like being called the right name
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It isn't a problem. Literally nothing here is suggesting it's a problem. Suggesting that certain things are only for boys, or girls, is a problem. Unless of course you're arguing that gendering things is just fine, in which case I hope you typed that on a pink keyboard with the help of your husbands manly computer.
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I had a pink polo... granted I mostly bought it for Breast Cancer Awareness month. F**k cancer. But I wore it on a regular at work because I liked it. This manly man I worked with asked me if my shirt was salmon because there was no way he would wear it. I said: "No. It's pink, I'm not afraid of a color." I almost bought a pink tablet, but they didn't have the specs I wanted so I have rose gold. My laptop is purple... and when I was picking out a wheelchair, I thought about maroon and my wife thought green. She then said "You know you're going to choose purple, so just get it." She was right.
Would of been nice as a boy to of learned how to cook and sew in school. Instead of just being sent out into the world to figure it out because "boys don't need any support."
I took "Home ec" classes when i was in high school. One of the few boys in those classes but I hated shop class
Load More Replies... I find the concept of gender to be funny. My whole life I've looked somewhere between male or female. I'm not feminine looking at all despite being born female. I'm definitely not masculine either. I'm an in-between I suppose. Call me whatever you wish. You ain't hurting my feelings. I also wasn't brought up with a "this is for girls or this is for boys." My mom let me live how I wished and I thank her for that.
My mum was the same. Yes, she cut mohawks for my brothers, but that was their choice, she also helped trim my sister's hair when she got an undercut etc.
Load More Replies... I think one is missing. Tell me why there is a men's and women's world chess championships? Why not just one world championship? And to top it off they declare that trans cannot compete in the woman's world championships. And after there is a backlash from that statement they have gone off to "reconsider". One can certainly argue that certain trans individuals might have physical advantages over woman, but chess? How do you come with these separations without the belief that woman are inferior mentally? Why don't people challenge that very idea?
... if you ever wondered, go to a pharmacy or drugstore and check out incontinence products. The max capacity stuff, usually, is unisex, but pads are not just pads, designed to absorb a bit of pee, but "protective shields" ... and so on. And then, some sports-dude found out and figured that these were meant to men-struate ... instead of the known women-struation, the manly and male men-struation, and the supply of things to deal with it, made him upset, obviously not being aware of the fact that ANY and EVERY function of a human body will, in some cases, in some persons, fail.
This also reminds me of a marketing strategy: make an offensive product. It will enrage people, get it talked about, even a new pieces... advertising job done
I think some of these products are click bait. Why would a women's version be dearer? Ah, the marketing solution? Make the male version dearer
When my mom was in school they had a choice between home ec and shop and everyone wanted to take shop, so what did the school do, they put the girls in home ec. I really hope my generation will free us from these stupid gendered things.
This kind of marketing wouldn't exist if it didn't work. No one has to go along with it if it doesn't suit their politics. Buy what you want, nobody cares.
Ok, now downvote me into oblivion, but I feel that the urge of declaring one's pronouns goes in the same direction. Ultra gendering. It's absolutely essential that you know I'm a she, not a he etc
I get your point, sir, but some people feel like that's a sign of respect. Like being called the right name
Load More Replies... It isn't a problem. Literally nothing here is suggesting it's a problem. Suggesting that certain things are only for boys, or girls, is a problem. Unless of course you're arguing that gendering things is just fine, in which case I hope you typed that on a pink keyboard with the help of your husbands manly computer.
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