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When faced with injustice, you generally have three ways how you can react. You can ignore it, keep your head down, and get on with your day without making any waves. You can try to be sneaky and make subtle 5D chess moves to outplay the situation to your own advantage. Or you can call the injustice out and shine a light on it for everyone to see, bold as brass, sometimes using humor to do it. That way, it’s harder to hide the injustice.

This list is about the times that women and men called out sexism and misogyny, as shared on the r/TrollXChromosomes subreddit. People from all walks of life, from everyday employees and parents to skilled professionals, confronted sexism on social media head-on to help everyone. Upvote the responses by these brave people that you agree with and let us know what you think in the comment section below.

The r/TrollXChromosomes will be celebrating its 10th birthday on the last day of March. "We're currently in the middle of intensive planning for the 10th Cakeday celebrations. It'll be so much better than our 5th Cakeday shindig, folks will cry. But we can't tell you more than that, lest our plans are foiled," the moderators told Bored Panda when we reached out to them.

They’re also steadily moving toward the 1 million member mark. Currently, they’re at just over 802k, so consider joining them and giving them a boost. They post about a variety of topics. In their words, they’re a subreddit for “rage comics and other memes with a girly slant.”

However, this doesn’t change the fact that the subreddit is also home to some serious posts that show how deeply sexism is enrooted in our society. Even to this very day. And while sexism can be subtle and covert, it can also be very overt. One example of this is women getting harassed on the streets. So while it’s one thing to confront sexism online, it’s a whole other ball game when it’s done in real life.

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

Agree. But they don’t actually respect that man. They just say “but he don’t mind if you have friends, right?” “I have a boyfriend” really only works because some men think it’s the only possible way THEY could be rejected when mama said they were so handsome!

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Bored Panda spoke about how women should respond if they’re ever in a situation where they’re either being catcalled or openly harassed on the street with Emily May, the co-founder and the executive director of ‘Hollaback!’ The organization aims to end harassment in all of its forms.

May explained that women should always trust their instincts. “Listen to what your gut is telling you. There is no ‘right’ or ‘perfect’ response to harassment; however, studies show that having some kind of response (either in the moment or later) can reduce the trauma associated with harassment. If you decide to respond, do it for you.”

She said that it’s always all right to do nothing, smile, and keep walking. It’s always up to you to decide what’s right for you and if you want to confront your harassers. It’s always harder to do this in-person than behind the safety of your screen.

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

But men do say "I hate women" and other statements like that all the time. Half of all Boomer jokes boil down to "wife bad".

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

For those saying "not all men," that also proves the point. It was never the clothes. Still, people continue to blame women for dressing "provocatively."

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As May put it in an interview with Bored Panda, your safety is the main priority. However, if you feel safe and choose to respond to your harassers, there are three main approaches that you can take: setting boundaries, engaging bystanders, and documenting the situation. Let’s go into detail about each approach.

“Set the Boundary. Tell the person harassing you exactly what you want them to do and why. Look them in the eye and denounce their behavior with a strong, clear voice. Many people prefer to name the behavior. For example, you can say, ‘Do not [what they’re doing], that’s harassment.’ You can also simply say ‘that is not okay’ or ‘don’t speak to me like that.’ Say what feels natural to you,” May from ‘Hollaback!’ explained.

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

My friend told me she was so happy she is turning 40, because finally people have stopped with the baby questions, because now they think maybe she does not have kids because she is too old. And now she does not have do defend herself for not having kids. Jeez, why can't people just back off? Like, do people ask a women questions like that because they think they forgot to have kids and they need to be reminded?

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

It isn’t logical, it’s sexist and ageist and pro forced birth, and by nature illogical.

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

And you know... controlling themselves instead of blaming others for their actions...but I’m an atheist who is going to hell. What do I know, besides they have crazy lit parties in hell.

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“The important thing is that you aren’t apologetic in your response, and that you don’t engage with them after you set the boundary. Oftentimes, people who harass may try to argue with you or dismiss you through further conversation or by making fun of you. As tempting as it may be to get into a verbal war with them, we don’t recommend it. The attention may further feed their abusive behavior and cause the situation to escalate. Once you’ve said your piece, keep it moving.”

The second approach is engaging bystanders by telling them what’s going on and what they can do to help you. “Not all bystanders have been trained to respond, but typically people do understand that street harassment is not okay and they want to help you, so what can you do to ask for that help? You will need to loudly announce to people around you what the harasser just said or did and identify them, like: ‘That man in the red shirt is following me. I need help!’” May explained.

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

Absolutely!! We don't even wear makeup or paint our nails to impress men. If there were no men in the world we would look exactly like we do now - but wear much less clothes....

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

The lesson that we can take from all this is that people need to keep their nose out of other people's private parts. End of story.

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

The people who want to regulate women's reproductive systems to the point of them being little more than brood cows are usually the ones who want to slash - if not eliminate - public assistance and keep the minimum wage at below starvation level.

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

Men want women not to get abortions and yet they don't want to get snipped themselves and condoms ''don't feel good''. Men want to control both their bodies and also what women do with theirs

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

Or pay child support. So those men basically want sex without any posterior responsibility

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

I've heard this one before and i totally agree with it. I did have an abortion 13 years ago when i was 19 and i remember how i felt back then, like it could not go fast enough. I just wanted it OUT. Now i have two kids and i'm pregnant at the moment (and i'm happy about that). Some people dont seem to understand that its a huge difference if you want to be pregnant or not. Its not the same. If you want a child it IS a child even early on, but if you don't its just panic and a nightmare. Its just pure evil to force someone to stay pregnant and give birth against their will.

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

Answering a lot of 'she brought it on herself' comments here. There was a meme a long time ago, I can't find it but it went something like this: Abortion is the only treatment we justify denying based on how the person got into that situation. Climb the tree and break your leg? We'll fix it! Shoot yourself in the leg becuase you didn't secure your gun? Your doctors are here for you! Lifelong smoking caused a lung cancer? Let's treat it! Want to terminate unwanted pregnancy? You shouldn't have been a s**t!

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

Because they look at it like all those things are directly affecting you. An abortion affects you and another person. To be clear I am not saying I do or do not believe in abortion. I think it's a very complicated issue and every persons story is different. The one thing I personally don't believe in is when women use abortion as birth control But again all stories are different and I wouldn't judge someone.

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

I have kids. I was young (21), unmarried, and in a very unhappy relationship. It was my choice to keep my children. It's hard sometimes but I'd choose it again and again. But if I met someone in a similar situation and they chose not to carry to term, that is their choice and I support that just as much. Everyone is different.

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

According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die EACH DAY due to poverty. You really care about kids? Do something about that before you start rummaging around in other people's uteri.

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

Yeah these PRO Lifers say they care about children, but really all they are is Pro Birth. Once the child is born, they don't care any more. Can you imagine how overpopulated the world would be if EVERY SINGLE CHILD was born??? We would be like China and India, even WORSE really!!!

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

I agree with the message but I disagree that this is one of those 'things men don't understand'. Where (and when) I grew up, it was illegal. When your girlfriend told she thought she was pregnant, you both felt that same fear! It is no longer illegal in my home country, but still difficult to get help. Abortion is a subject that needs to be talked about and, regardless of your opinion, should ultimately be up to the person who's body is affected. There is no person on this planet that can give a valid logical reason why it should be illegal!

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

Oh this is so good that i wrote it down for those discussions where people say that an abortion is simply the easy way out

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

LOL it is most DEFINITELY NOT the easy way out, in fact, it is the HARDEST way out!!!

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

Definitely, it's not a matter of choosing, it's a matter of necessity..

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

that's so true! they don't even undestand how traumatic it can be for a woman and she does it for very specific reasons which are not anyone's business!

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

So all you people who think this, you are extremely, EXTREMELY incorrect, and you need to WAKE UP TO YOURSELF!!! And also before you say it, no, abortion is NOT murder, and from about 24 weeks and younger, the FETUS DOES NOT feel pain yet!! So if you try to use that excuse, then again, you are extremely, EXTREMELY incorrect yet again!!!

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

YES!!! EXACTLY THIS!!! I am so SICK AND TIRED of people thinking that women use abortions as contraception and purposely use no birth control and then just have an abortion EVERY TIME they fall pregnant!!! Trust me when I say (and I know from experience) that women definitely DON'T want to EVER have an abortion!!! It is extremely, EXTREMELY traumatic and causes a HELL of a LOT of trauma and depression!!!

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

Did they say ALL men? They just said "men" because men are usually the ones who can't experience abortion. It's assumed that it's not every single goddamn man. We just thought people would be smart enough to understand that.

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Wow so children are equal to traps? nice analogy

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On tiktok girls getting abortions act so proud and happy about it.

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Women know what it takes to get pregnant. If they don't want to get pregnant, then there are simple and easy steps to follow to ensure it doesn't happen. As the saying goes.........It Takes TWO!!

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Except rarely has an animal stuck its foot in the trap because it was fun, or he was bored. Rape abortions and when moms life is in danger I get, but everything else is just avoiding responsibility for your bad decision. Make any fun time abortion be accompanied by a snip snip for both parents.

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

Having consensual sex is not a bad decision. Tell me, do you only have sex to procreate?

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Creepy. Woman looks at a child as trap? Sometimes I think it would be better for children to not be born so they don't face these monsters of women.

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

Thats pretty much the point. If you are not in a place in life where you can take care of a child or really dont want children it is pretty much is a trap. And thats why abortion could be the best or only option. Most women want the very best for their child and if they can't provide that at the time it could be better to let it go... I see no "monster" in that.

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Sorry but if you really don’t want one don’t have sex. The same way if you don’t want to potentially get aids, don’t sure needles. You go into sex knowing it can result in pregnancy. If you end up pregnant and the man want to keep it you can still kill that child but if he says he doesn’t want it you can force him to be a dad and financially responsible? If both of your child. How is that fair??

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

For a woman you are a sexist piece of work. Expecting a woman to never have sex unless it is for procreation whilst a man can have sex as much as he likes is just bullshit. Just another way to control womens bodies.Tell me, do you only have sex to procreate?

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There's a difference between ending a living life and cutting your leg off. Life must prevail. Abortion of babies is more like getting stuck in a trap and shooting your self in the head. Yeah

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

Going by your logic we should not be allowed to take anti-parasitic medication or nit treatment coz it is ending a life. Make sure you watch where you step and never kill an insect or spider etc coz believe it or not, but they are also life, I hope you say no to antibiotics coz bacteria is alive, don’t eat fruits, fungi, veg or animals coz they too are alive. Life must prevail.

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Oh please. No animal caught in a trap ever got there by voluntarily stepping in and hoping everything would be just fine.

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

And not every woman voluntarily falls pregnant. She can take precautions and still fall pregnant, she can be raped and still fall pregnant.

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

Bla, bla, blaaaaaaaa.......Oh, DO STFU. It isn't all about YOU, Michael. If it isn't your uterus, it isn't your business.

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Well first off all women don't think the same, so there's that. What about that woman (I forgot her name) that purposely got pregnant a few times just to make a point to get the little one aborted?

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

Most often it's men (to be precise - male politicians) who put those ridiculous laws into place. Not "only" men but mostly it's men, look into the parliaments/chambers.

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Or like how if someone handed you a screaming, hungry, filthy infant, you don't want it to automatically be your legal and moral duty to care for it and support it financially for the next 18 years.

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Abortion kills babies and hurts women. This right here is exactly the problem. We aren’t supporting women appropriately and adequately if she feels her only way to address her situation is to kill her child. Same as when someone feels their only option in life is suicide. People need the right help so lives are not being destroyed all around.

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(Warning: you are about to read a pro-life statement so if you don't like it then stop now) The thing i don't get is why pro-choice people say "My body my choice", because once there is a fetus, it is no longer "Your body" It is the body of another human being now. And, if you did not want to get pregnant, then you should have been more responsible. I am also aware that there is exceptions like rape, or if the baby could threaten the life of the mother, and in those cases, abortion should be an option, but just because someone was irresponsible and now has to deal with the consequences does not give them the right to take away someone else's life. And before someone says, "well what if the parents can't take care of the child because of poverty?" well, with that arguement, its easier to just kill someone because there won't be money to take care of them? Ok, then lets go kill the homeless population too. If people want to say that everyone is equal, these unborn babies should count too

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

1 in 100 pregnancies is due to contraception failure. And yes my body, my life, my choice. I am not risking MY life for a foetus of I choosr. A foetus is not a living, breathing, sentient being, I am. I have family, friends, an identity, I am living, I am breathing. All of what a foetus isn't. It is not illegal to turn someone's life support off because they can't live without it, just like a foetus can't live without the woman. A foetus has no idea it is being aborted so wouldn't care but I care if I was forced into an unwanted pregnancy. There is no comparison between a living and breathing individual and a foetus that needs a host to survive.

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No, she wants an abortion like a murderer wants to kill people

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There is a difference between injuring yourself to survive and killing your child.

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

Yeah, have a baby, even if you can't meet it's basic human needs to feed/house/cloth it. /s Also Ryan, it's also not 'killing a child' you ignorant fool. Head on back to your black and white world and study up on the damn grey before you make any more silly faux pas.

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

People didn't read the whole post before this comment. Things men don't understand, right above.

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She continued: “Then tell people what you want them to do, like, ‘Can you wait here with me? Can you call the police?’ Remember that it is okay to ask for help, it does not mean that you are weak, in fact, it means that you are strong because you’re acknowledging that street harassment, in fact, hurts.”

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

Yep, in my country they give condoms for free, to help prevent spread of STDs, many people want them to do this with Tampons, Heck, even just get rid of the VAT on Tampons.

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The third and final approach is documenting the situation. If you feel that you’re safe and not currently in danger, you can consider taking a picture or a video of your experience. Or you can ask a bystander to do so.

“This could include the person harassing you, their license plate, or the scene. Some people use photos or videos to report an incident—for example, if the person was at work when this happened people may choose to report it to their employer.”

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

"How convenient it was when we could assault them and they would just shut up... good ol' times"

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May detailed: “Others use it to share their story on social media or anonymously through ihollaback.org. Many find it to be empowering to turn the lens off of them and onto the person harassing them. It often has the potential to be hugely transformative. If it feels right to you then do it. It doesn’t work that way for everyone so ask yourself, ‘Does it feel right for me?’ or ‘Is there another way to respond?’”

According to May, there is no such thing as a ‘perfect’ response to harassment: “There is no such thing as a perfect response, this is not your fault, and you are not alone. Take the time to recover and employ strategies for taking care of yourself.”

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

Most of the action taken to protect women from sexual assault helps men as well. The activism, even when based mostly on cases involving women, results in gender-neutral legislation.

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

Yes. Consent is the MOST BASIC thing to know... It's what makes us human.

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One thing that you can do is to develop a ‘quick ritual’ to help you ‘shake off’ what happened every time that you get harassed. Having a friend that you contact when this occurs can also help. Sharing your story with the people you trust can be very powerful and healing. What’s more, affirming to yourself that you deserve better and that you won’t let ‘the haters’ get you down is another response.

“The idea here is that you want you to develop resilience so that you can get out there and keep being you in the world,” May told Bored Panda.

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

The only appropriate response to this is "Yes." If they're unaware enough to ask it, that's the answer they deserve

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

Absolutely nothing wrong with braids. It's your hair... do with it what you want! Braids look great on her!

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

I don’t shame hypocrites for having the same amount or more sex than others. I just like seeing them flustered while they try to work out why it’s okay for them.

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I’m a fan of poet Dylan Thomas’ lines: “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” While the context is important, you can interpret the words to mean that you should fight for what’s right instead of giving in to the pressure placed on you to stay quiet. Just remember that your safety is paramount: online and IRL.

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Mansplaining Fail

Mansplaining Fail

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It Never F**king Ends

It Never F**king Ends

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

Wow, they cry you didn’t like sports? I figured it would be a relief to many men who don’t like the pressure of having to enjoy sports when they don’t. I’ve never dated a guy who seriously cares about sports. That’s so cringe and middle America basic.

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

I look forward to my periods (kind of). I am either in a near death state of being, or I push myself at the gym to get through the things I hate at the same time. (Exercise is good for you. I can have a hate/love relationship with it.) EDIT: I have passed out, vomited, and were sent to the hospital from pms pains. For some odd reason, I push myself even more during “let the gates of hell open” week. I still got three tubs of ice cream.

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And The Sinister Version, "If She Has Boobs, She's Biologically Ready For Sex"

And The Sinister Version, "If She Has Boobs, She's Biologically Ready For Sex"

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Bless The Boys

Bless The Boys

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

Unless you're careful, boys are taught to believe their feelings are logic. Girls are gaslit to believe their logic are feelings.

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So True

So True

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

When I was in high school, the teacher asked for boys to help her with carrying things. A girl asked why she's only asking boys. The teachers response "Its really heavy." I know much of the girls in that room can carry much more than my male body.

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Girls Are Always Taught How To Stay Safe, It's Not As Common To Teach Boys To Not Create Unsafe Situations

Girls Are Always Taught How To Stay Safe, It's Not As Common To Teach Boys To Not Create Unsafe Situations

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

Wait i don't understand what Matt Pearce is saying. Would someone explain?

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Yes, Just Like That

Yes, Just Like That

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

"Pull yourself up by your bootstraps" used to mean doing something literally impossible. That you have to perform a miracle to succeed.

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Misogyny Running Deep

Misogyny Running Deep

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

Even in this 19th century arrangement, the women did not/do not live "for free". Women have been working (outside the home) throughout history, and there was a time that the husband legally owned all their earnings. And in addition, women in a "traditional" arrangement are usually expected to do all the cooking, cleaning, childcare (where applicable), and miscellaneous housework.

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This Explains A Whole F**king Lot, Actually

This Explains A Whole F**king Lot, Actually

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

Spoiler alert. Quite a bit of females/women perpetuate the misogyny they’ve learned from other females/women and a society that treats them less. They teach us to police others who fall outside of their ideals, breeding another generation of misogynists. Gross.

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Unconstitutionality

Unconstitutionality

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

She is right, you cannot be prosecuted by a state for something you did in another state, as its law did not apply on you when you did it.

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I Don't Know Why This Made Me Laugh So Hard

I Don't Know Why This Made Me Laugh So Hard

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

Planned Parenthood caught my grandma's cervical cancer. She was over 60. She could afford the GYN there. The end. PP wins.

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"Why Do They Say 'Women And Children First'? What About The Men? Why Is Society Anti-Men?"

"Why Do They Say 'Women And Children First'? What About The Men? Why Is Society Anti-Men?"

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

Women and children are far more likely than men to die in disasters. The men on the Titanic had to be forced at gun point to let women and children take their places in life boats.

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