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50 Women Who Called Out Sexist Things That Are Still Blatantly Accepted
Interview
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.
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#1
With Pleasure, Julianne
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#2
Too Many Of Us Have An Uncle Randy
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.
#4
Just Going To Leave This One Here
#5
This Hurts Deep Because It’s True
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
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!
#6
I’ve Never Heard This Explained So Succinctly (Credit Fu**k_patriarchy On Instagram)
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.
#7
Yuuuuup
#9
As An Extremely Gay Lady, I’d Like To Co-Sign The F**k Out Of This
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
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."
Tiffany Thom 4 years ago
Exactly. It’s like saying “not all men are rapists”. Yeah. But there are still a hell of a lot of rapists, so what’s your point?
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Paul O'Connor 4 years ago (edited)
THIS! As a gay man I have showered naked with men after sports and never felt an uncontrollable urge to hop on them. Its not difficult.
Frank Ropen 4 years ago
Maybe we should ask Kevin Spacey. It's has nothing to do with the sexuality.
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Anime SImp 4 years ago
i am a lesbian and i can control myself around other girls wearing revealing clothing , like it really doesn't bother me
Aj Grimes (they/it)🦄 4 years ago
I am a lesbian and I control myself as well.
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Tobias Buhl 4 years ago
well some men are also f*****g sick in their head, i have had guys do all sort of stuff towards me that would be considered assault, but because "we are friends, being drunk and having fun" its all good right?, these are people i dont see anymore, but the way they treated me, told me exactly how they would treat women, and probably even worse for the women. also some deranged men see women as objects rather then actual human beings. i hate that a woman has to be on her toes constantly just because men are f*****g disgusting. i have had several female friends sleep at my place while too drunk, could never imagine betraying that kinda trust, i am just happy that my female friends were trusting enough in me to see my place as a safe place, i truely wish all guys would act like that, but i guess thats just wishful thinking.
Mama Panda 4 years ago
If you really want to see this in action, go to a strip club where there are horny men and horny lesbians. The men are all pigs about it and the women aren't. Sure both groups get rowdy. The both will tip the dancer and buy her drinks and the expectation is always that the dancer will owe them sex in some form. The difference is when she says no to the women, they accept it and there are no issues unlike the men who will stalk the dancer, prey upon her simply because they believe it's their privilege as men. I have seen this over and over and over again. It's sickening what men think their privilege is because they have dangly bits.
Frank Ropen 4 years ago
Have you ever been to women strip club with male strippers?
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Billy Mahoney 4 years ago
Well, I know a Couple of lesbians and been at gay bars. Not all lesbians can control themselves when see other women wearing revealing clothes! The problem are definitely not the clothes.. The problem are the human beings...
Samiey 4 years ago
I think they compaired lesbians to men not because men are the only gender who rape but because both lesbians and straight men are attracted to ladys but i can see why it could have been taken the wrong wa i had to re-read it a cupple times cuz at first i was like wa- then i was like oooooooooooo also i'm 12 no offence it shouldn't be that hard for grown people to figrue it out if i can and also stop down voting people for speaking their minds also women can wear what they want just as men can but yes it does put them at a higher risk of being sexuliy harrased. before poeple start down voting me hear me out i am a sexual assault surviver so yes being in that sistuation made it hard for me to trust straight men but not all men are the same don't be so judgey and get to know someone not their gender you'll find not everyone is the same.
Ekate 4 years ago
To all those men on here saying women dressing provocatively should expect unwanted attention - if a man is wearing expensive clothing, does that mean he should expect to be mugged? Is "he asking for it" When his wallet is stolen and he's beaten by those who covet his gold? Just curious.
Susan Green 4 years ago
It’s because that’s the way it is here. If your opinion differs from some on here, watch out!!
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Chyppa Homer 4 years ago
Exactly ! That's what being civilized means, controlling your urges. And the reward is a world, where pretty women walk around in little bits of nothing, while others complain about loose morals :D So behave !
Alexis minnix 3 years ago
I’m bi but I like girls so it still counts. I mean I see a girl showing her shoulders I’m not gonna rape her bc “it’s distracting” I mean it’s rare I even notice.
Alexis minnix 3 years ago
Right, bc men have testosterone flowing through their body it’s an excuse to rape women bc “oh I couldn’t control myself bc of the goddamn testosterone”. Your comment makes no sense smart guy.
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Happiness is Hippo 4 years ago
So how come for lots of men this "reproduction instinct" doesn't involve assaulting or harassing women on the street? It's nothing to do with instinct and everything to do with the total lack of respect some men feel towards women.
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Ren Karlej 4 years ago
Because you are right with the first part of your comment. A person should be able to be naked and free from risk of harm, free from nasty comments. The problem is not the lack of clothing but the reactions to it. Naked or clothed, people should be safe. It isn't like that but should be. Not that I want a world full of naked people and yes some people do dress provocatively deliberately. Doesn't make being provoked okay. If they got no reaction they would see little need.
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TheRandomBorger 4 years ago
WELL, DID YOU ONLY SEE IT ONCE, IT SURE SEEMS LIKE IT, ASSHOLE
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Aeon Flux 4 years ago
Two things. First, saying "But some lesbians..." is the rhetorical equivalent of saying, "Not all men..." in this context. Second, yes, women and men can both behave horribly like this. They're among the people who have internalized misogyny, and normalized objectifying behavior towards women. That's still the patriarchy.
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Ozacoter 4 years ago
Not all men harass women. But all women are told to cover themselves so no man gets "distracted" . In this case the topic does involve all men.
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djinnjeannie 4 years ago
In what way is this homophobic? It compares men to lesbians in one sense only, that they are both sexually attracted to women. Men come off badly of course in this comparison for the very reasons he point is made. There is nothing homophobic at all.
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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.
#10
Good Lesson
Agatz 4 years ago
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?
#11
Where’s The Lie
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
It isn’t logical, it’s sexist and ageist and pro forced birth, and by nature illogical.
#12
Funny How Rarely This Comes Up With Christians
“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.
#13
I Want To Meet This Heroic Mystery Woman
Missy Moo Moo 4 years ago
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....
#15
Be A Proud Spinster !
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.”
#16
The Only Way To Get Republicans To Care About Black Lives
George-Florin Constantin 4 years ago
So many issues approached in just a dozen words. Clever girl.
#17
The List Could Go On And On...
Truth Monster 4 years ago
Try it with race too. "First White Astronaut", "First White President."
#18
They Should Both Be Free
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.”
#19
Women Are Not Free Therapy
#20
This Is So Accurate
#21
This Tweet Hits Hard
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.”
#22
I Swear, The Audacity
#23
Someone Said It!!!
#24
This Is What We Want. Not The Future, Now
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.
#25
So Basically
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
The only appropriate response to this is "Yes." If they're unaware enough to ask it, that's the answer they deserve
#26
Let Her Name Be Known
#27
Invasive, Huh?
#28
My Boyfriend Didn’t Appreciate This One As Much As I Did
#29
Success Is The Best Revenge
Mohsie Supposie 4 years ago
Absolutely nothing wrong with braids. It's your hair... do with it what you want! Braids look great on her!
#30
Unfortunately True
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.
#31
F**k The Patriarchy
#32
Truth
#33
Mansplaining Fail
#34
It Never F**king Ends
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
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.
#35
K. 4 years ago (edited)
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.
#36
"Women R So Emotional"
#37
Yep
#38
And The Sinister Version, "If She Has Boobs, She's Biologically Ready For Sex"
#39
Bless The Boys
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
Unless you're careful, boys are taught to believe their feelings are logic. Girls are gaslit to believe their logic are feelings.
#40
So True
#41
Girls Are Always Taught How To Stay Safe, It's Not As Common To Teach Boys To Not Create Unsafe Situations
#43
F**king Truth
#44
Yes, Just Like That
#45
Misogyny Running Deep
Something 4 years ago
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.
#46
This Explains A Whole F**king Lot, Actually
#47
Unconstitutionality
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
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.
#48
I Don't Know Why This Made Me Laugh So Hard
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Planned Parenthood caught my grandma's cervical cancer. She was over 60. She could afford the GYN there. The end. PP wins.
#50
"Why Do They Say 'Women And Children First'? What About The Men? Why Is Society Anti-Men?"
#52
Got My Doctorate Last Week And My Husband Was Excited To Tell Me We're Now "Dr. And Mr." Because People Who Earned Titles Go First Per Etiquette. So Far Though The Most Common Reaction To The Change Is People Asking Him If He's Ok With That
Helena Houzarová 4 years ago
Congratulations on marrying a decent man, doctor. This article makes it feel like it was harder than getting the doctorate.
#53
Imagine How Much More We Would Know About The Human Body If We Just Didn’t Hate Women
Helen Haley 4 years ago
So much in womens healthcare is missed because it either hasn't been studied, or if it something non-female specific, it was studied using only men.
#54
Poland Right Now
#55
Get A Grip, Texas
#56
Birth Control Pills Are Health Care
#57
What Is There To Be Ashamed About?
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
I don't know ANY Millennial women who watch CNBC, so that could explain that sampling error...
#58
Stop Touching Me, Please And Thanks
#59
Why Are Women So Mysterious?
#61
True
#62
Apparently, Most Of My Family (And The World) Needs This Reminder
#63
Patriarchy Is Literally Everywhere!!!
#64
Women Are Funny
#65
How Many Of You Have Experienced This?
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
Lol I just had one of those ppl recently, I disagreed any suddenly I had my love life called into question, and had my disabilities mocked. It's so hard to spot coz they sound sane and normal, until you have a different opinion and express it
#66
Everytime I See Someone Whine About Alimony I Think Of This
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
Today! In a Chinese divorce case, a judge is making a man pay his former wife for years of housekeeping. This could start a shift globally.
#67
No, Not Like That
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
Women enjoy sex. Sounds like they just don't enjoy sex with you. You should work on that.
#68
Nothing Only Men Like Is Cool
InfectedVoice 4 years ago (edited)
Joe Rogan is alright, he listens to all views and doesn't try to be right about everything, this guy could take the same approach, what a horribly misguided thing to say. Joe Rogan has also had many female guests on his show.
#69
Wear It Proudly
#70
Thank You! I Was Wondering If I Watched A Completely Different Tiger King Than Literally Everyone Else
#71
On The Topic Of She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named's Latest Transphobic Fantasy
#72
Condoms Are Uncomfy, Can't You Just Take Plan B Instead?
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
Ask a man if he still likes to orgasm with a condom. If he says "no," no sex. You'll be surprised how many are suddenly okay with wearing a condom.
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MadDawg 4 years ago
for the men who feel attacked or sad in the comments, I feel attacked and sad when I, a thirteen-year-old girl, get catcalled for wearing leggings or dress coded for "distracting the boys from their education by wearing a tank top in 100-degree weather". This society is so inherently sexist and when you say that people speaking out about their experiences is hurting your feelings, perhaps you are the issue.
RoseTheMad 4 years ago
Heres one of the big ones: If a woman has a lot of sex, she's a sl*t or a wh*re, if a man has a lot of sex he's a "legend" a "proper lad" etc...
Si 4 years ago
And once labelled , a woman is fair game for sexual violence
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KombatBunni 4 years ago
Today I was treated to two instances of being talked down to because of my gender and I was mega p*ssed. Where did this happen? In the two hobby shops here in Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia.How did this happen? Because I dared to go in and ask got something I needed but apparently these men knew more about what I needed than I did, even after I already told them both I knew exactly what I was after and what it was for. They’re both lucky I was able to keep my temper and not give them both a fkn black eye. Female staff member just looked the other way and my bf just stood there and did nothing :( I’m sick of being treated like an idiot just because I’m female 😡
Bex Hallihan 4 years ago
I have a pretty masculine hobby, I ride motorbikes. We are ALL so over being chopsed at by men who often know less about the engine than we do. I know fuckall about engines, and even I can tell some things are wrong. I told a recovery control that my bike tyre couldn't be repaired at the roadside. He said, oh I'm sure it can, just sit tight and the truck will be along soon". Truck arrives, and lo! My bike tyre is unrepairable roadside... whats that, you'll have to despatch another truck to remove the bike to the shop? The drivers were fine, but equally pissed off.
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A lot of dìcks are about to be in a twist over this one.
M 4 years ago
Dudes in comments be like: "Oh I felt super uncomfortable reading this article. Why are you posting stuff like this ?Boo #notallmen". Bro, if you felt uncomfortable reading about this s**t in an article think about how it feels for the women that have to experience this kind of crap themselves, in real life, all the goddammed time. Hint: it's quite a bit worse than uncomfortable. Bonus: implying that the reason why you are an unempathetic, whiny, sexist amoeba is because all the "woke" people are so aggressive and rude to you about this topic is pretty f*****g pathetic
Diane Knight 4 years ago
The men who are heroes are the ones who have leaped up when they see or hear a waitress respond to a guy who just groped her, and take that pos out of his chair and grab him between his legs. Only then does a guy truly understand how it is for a woman to be groped by a man?
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The level of anger this article has generated saddens me. We still have so far to go. Acknowledging there's a problem is the first step in resolving it. It does not mean anyone here has been personally accused. As for the 'what-about'-ers, it's not a competition.
Aliquid A 4 years ago
I just went through the list and 88% of the posts were about a specific guy "this guy said this to me", or about a specific type of guy "men who say ___ are jerks". Yet people are crying in the comments here "Why are they blaming all men? I didn't do anything? You are so mean!!". They DIDN'T blame all men. You clearly need to work on your reading comprehension skills.
BleepBloop73 3 years ago
hello i am from the future. (This is still an issue in 2022)
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BoredRaccoon 4 years ago
The amount of angry comments speak for themselves. I don’t remember the women of bored panda being this pressed when there was a post addressing how toxic masculinity harms men.
Myrkur 4 years ago
One thing that pisses me off most about `pro-life` is that they really think that a some growing cells have more rights and need more protection then a whole living human being. And as soon as a baby is born when someone couldn't get an abortion those same people are nowhere to be found
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
Maybe you don't understand that, so I will make it clear for you : murder is wrong.
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Evo Laurel 4 years ago (edited)
I was a competitive figure skater during high school, and my gym teacher refused to let me do any of the 'strong' exercises (ie using any weights over 5IBS) because I was a girl. My best friend at the time would always trade w/ me after the teacher forced me to only use the light ones b/c he wasn't able to use the 15IBS, but I could (in situps and the like). Also going to college and being told that women should stay at home to fix the house up nice and have dinner ready when the man walks into the door, and shouldn't be in classes learning how to fix cars. The high school also refused to let the girls wear jeans and tshirts, only long dresses, polos and either skirts or dress pants. The boys usually wore tshirts and jeans.
marianne eliza 4 years ago
#1: me, 7 years old: Mom? When I sit on pop-pop's lap, he touches me down there. Mom: Then don't sit on his lap! me: to my 7 year old self; if it happens again, it's my fault. It did. Many, many times. Until I was 15. Sadly, he was widowed and lived with us, his only daughter's family cause he couldn't live with his sons as they would clash like roosters.
Nora AlMeida 4 years ago
It’s insane that, that sick lowlife of a so-called, ‘grandfather’ did that to you— it’s also insane that your mother and any other person didn’t call the police on him to throw him in prison.
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Harry Potter 4 years ago
I was listening Willow Smith "21st Century Girl" while reading this and it saddened me and the word on her shirt said "Boys need to learn" or something. True they do *I am 2 lazy 2 go back nd check *
WiTchY_WoMaN 4 years ago
Articles like this make me sick.. I had to stop reading. It's always an endless circle of arguments... Screen devices have made it so much easier for people to say offensive things to one another. Disgusting..
matthew owen 4 years ago
I feel a lot of these things are only in America, but can any women tell me if I'm right?
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
No this is everywhere. I'm in nz and there is a super toxic culture for women and for men
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Christian Storms 3 years ago (edited)
This scratches my nerves very uncomfortably. I am male. I might have done some of these things. Don't get me wrong, I am in control of my libido as much as I am in control of my aggressions or possessive impulses - I don't steal, I don't hit, I don't molest, let alone rape. But I do have impulses. I do have the impulse to take what isn't mine, to assault who did me wrong, to... again take what is not mine. I think we all have, but I hope from sentient beings that we can and will control them. But this sad experiences of so many girls and women tell different stories. I don't know what to do, I don't know how to react. Ignoring what I have been taught as gallantery - open doors, taking the heavy lifting, treating ladies like fragile, delicate beings - strikes me as rude behaviour, but doing so is subliminal sexist. Offering company or having an eye over the drinks of girls or butting in in a quarrel, I just end up looking like the next offender waiting in line...
Christian Storms 3 years ago (edited)
Reading this again, it sounds like the "it's not me" whine you're so rightfully sick off. Sorry. What can I, as an individual male, do - other than not being that guy and making sure my sons won't be, either? Of course I should step in where I see missing consent. But: a) I once got mobbed by a bunch of sickos because "their girl" was polite to me and I was polite to her. We're talking about holding the door and thanks... So please don't assume that every man in your vicinity has the balls to jump in like superman but just doesn't care. Those of us who do care don't have the balls to jump in, because we are the ones that get mauled by those sexist macho sickos, too. b) more than once I got berated by the girl since obviously I disturbed their crude mating ritual where she wants to be stalked after her first 3 "No!"s. She wants no softy gay limp noodle but a real man who can take her like he pleases... like what the hell, girl?! Ill try to be a better person, to help where Im welcome.
Load More Replies... Sofia Herrera 4 years ago
My parents tell me to wear pants when my dad's friend cones over, I was wearing a hoodie and jeans, he stared me up and down like a piece of meat, his wife was right there, my mom stepped in for me but my dad didn't do anything. Please teach your boys respect so they don't grow up to put other girls in my situation, which is nothing compared to what others go through
Mette Stenersen 4 years ago
The U.S. is really heading in the wrong direction. How is it possible in this day and age to ban abortions? I'm glad I live in Norway, it seems there are a lot more issues between genders than where I live.
Bee Jairrels 4 years ago
I know im going to get downvoted to hell for this but some the post is toxic and rude. Abuse does apply to everyone. I know abuse can occur but it does happen to everyone.
Rannveig Ess 4 years ago
Still wondering why BP insists on posting articles that do nothing but incite people to name call, half the comments are hidden because they're rude, obnoxious and mean, lots of the usual America Bashing, lots of down votes for anyone who politely and intelligently doesn't post with the accepted mindset of the other BP members, lots of misinformation and the usual division into "you" them" Republicans" Americans" you're ignorant" garbage as "comments". Of all the laughing and crying I've done on this site today, it all slams to a halt and I leave because I just don't see a reason to choose and feature articles that are just going to upset people and bring out the trolls or hit a nerve. There's so much out there so why fish around on Reddit and Twitter and IG and FB for the most dividing stories out there? This site is so much fun when it's interesting and based on the smart, friendly, educating commonalities of us all. Why throw a bomb in all the time and blow things up, BP?
Cian Thomas McHugh 4 years ago
Found this poem on Reddit that I think applies here. Credit to u/Poetry_duderino for it. "Why is it that when she says it, it's all right? Why is it that when I mention it, it ends in a fight? Why are women allowed to do more than men? They say that women are oppressed, and I agree. But in a way, no man is free. We don't mean to be rude, but whatever we do. We say something wrong, and everyone gets mad at you. One wrong word, one wrong leap. You take the jump and it ends in a heap. A bunch of trash, you're put by. It can hurt someone so much, they want to die." All the stuff that people say about us dudes hurts, too. Keep that in mind before posting things like this.
Iapetos 4 years ago
That post is not about diminishing the struggles of men under patriarchy. It is entirely about pointing out the bullshit women endure. Try to walk in women's shoes for a minute, it won't harm you. Some empathy maybe.
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Iapetos 4 years ago
Really, the problem isn't men. The problem is that all birth control methods available on the market have some kind of disadvantage and the whole burden is usually placed on women (IUDs, pills, etc.) because we're lacking birth control methods for men! They have no real alternatives between condoms and a vasectomy.
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Stephanie Hewitt 4 years ago
No one claimed all men were guilty, that's dismissive and a copout. Also there was no man bashing in the article. Might want to examine why your response was so defensive.
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Iapetos 4 years ago
There are tons of instances on BP where they list the accomplishments of men! You just turn a blind eye on those, don't you?
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Ren Karlej 4 years ago
Ryan Deschanel - shut up with your utter crap about abortions.
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Aliquid A 4 years ago
When you share a thought that people believe is wrong, they will tell you that it is wrong. That's how free speech works... or did you think that only you are allowed to share your thoughts?
Load More Replies... Iggy 4 years ago
Are you for real? That thing that just flew past your head is the point of this article.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Nah it’s just that you don’t care about issues minorities experience. You can only see yourself, so, naturally you’ll always be a victim.
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Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Oh jeez. It's not meant to paint all men as bad. It's highlighting the toxicity built into our culture, and how it impacts us women who experience it. And it's guaranteed that whenever women raise these issues, it's rebutted with 'not all men'. It's diverting from the whole point of the article. Think about how uncomfortable the women are who experience it
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MadDawg 4 years ago
for the men who feel attacked or sad in the comments, I feel attacked and sad when I, a thirteen-year-old girl, get catcalled for wearing leggings or dress coded for "distracting the boys from their education by wearing a tank top in 100-degree weather". This society is so inherently sexist and when you say that people speaking out about their experiences is hurting your feelings, perhaps you are the issue.
RoseTheMad 4 years ago
Heres one of the big ones: If a woman has a lot of sex, she's a sl*t or a wh*re, if a man has a lot of sex he's a "legend" a "proper lad" etc...
Si 4 years ago
And once labelled , a woman is fair game for sexual violence
Load More Replies... KombatBunni 4 years ago
Today I was treated to two instances of being talked down to because of my gender and I was mega p*ssed. Where did this happen? In the two hobby shops here in Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia.How did this happen? Because I dared to go in and ask got something I needed but apparently these men knew more about what I needed than I did, even after I already told them both I knew exactly what I was after and what it was for. They’re both lucky I was able to keep my temper and not give them both a fkn black eye. Female staff member just looked the other way and my bf just stood there and did nothing :( I’m sick of being treated like an idiot just because I’m female 😡
Bex Hallihan 4 years ago
I have a pretty masculine hobby, I ride motorbikes. We are ALL so over being chopsed at by men who often know less about the engine than we do. I know fuckall about engines, and even I can tell some things are wrong. I told a recovery control that my bike tyre couldn't be repaired at the roadside. He said, oh I'm sure it can, just sit tight and the truck will be along soon". Truck arrives, and lo! My bike tyre is unrepairable roadside... whats that, you'll have to despatch another truck to remove the bike to the shop? The drivers were fine, but equally pissed off.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago (edited)
A lot of dìcks are about to be in a twist over this one.
M 4 years ago
Dudes in comments be like: "Oh I felt super uncomfortable reading this article. Why are you posting stuff like this ?Boo #notallmen". Bro, if you felt uncomfortable reading about this s**t in an article think about how it feels for the women that have to experience this kind of crap themselves, in real life, all the goddammed time. Hint: it's quite a bit worse than uncomfortable. Bonus: implying that the reason why you are an unempathetic, whiny, sexist amoeba is because all the "woke" people are so aggressive and rude to you about this topic is pretty f*****g pathetic
Diane Knight 4 years ago
The men who are heroes are the ones who have leaped up when they see or hear a waitress respond to a guy who just groped her, and take that pos out of his chair and grab him between his legs. Only then does a guy truly understand how it is for a woman to be groped by a man?
Load More Replies... Iggy 4 years ago
The level of anger this article has generated saddens me. We still have so far to go. Acknowledging there's a problem is the first step in resolving it. It does not mean anyone here has been personally accused. As for the 'what-about'-ers, it's not a competition.
Aliquid A 4 years ago
I just went through the list and 88% of the posts were about a specific guy "this guy said this to me", or about a specific type of guy "men who say ___ are jerks". Yet people are crying in the comments here "Why are they blaming all men? I didn't do anything? You are so mean!!". They DIDN'T blame all men. You clearly need to work on your reading comprehension skills.
BleepBloop73 3 years ago
hello i am from the future. (This is still an issue in 2022)
Load More Replies... BoredRaccoon 4 years ago
The amount of angry comments speak for themselves. I don’t remember the women of bored panda being this pressed when there was a post addressing how toxic masculinity harms men.
Myrkur 4 years ago
One thing that pisses me off most about `pro-life` is that they really think that a some growing cells have more rights and need more protection then a whole living human being. And as soon as a baby is born when someone couldn't get an abortion those same people are nowhere to be found
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
Maybe you don't understand that, so I will make it clear for you : murder is wrong.
Load More Replies... Evo Laurel 4 years ago (edited)
I was a competitive figure skater during high school, and my gym teacher refused to let me do any of the 'strong' exercises (ie using any weights over 5IBS) because I was a girl. My best friend at the time would always trade w/ me after the teacher forced me to only use the light ones b/c he wasn't able to use the 15IBS, but I could (in situps and the like). Also going to college and being told that women should stay at home to fix the house up nice and have dinner ready when the man walks into the door, and shouldn't be in classes learning how to fix cars. The high school also refused to let the girls wear jeans and tshirts, only long dresses, polos and either skirts or dress pants. The boys usually wore tshirts and jeans.
marianne eliza 4 years ago
#1: me, 7 years old: Mom? When I sit on pop-pop's lap, he touches me down there. Mom: Then don't sit on his lap! me: to my 7 year old self; if it happens again, it's my fault. It did. Many, many times. Until I was 15. Sadly, he was widowed and lived with us, his only daughter's family cause he couldn't live with his sons as they would clash like roosters.
Nora AlMeida 4 years ago
It’s insane that, that sick lowlife of a so-called, ‘grandfather’ did that to you— it’s also insane that your mother and any other person didn’t call the police on him to throw him in prison.
Load More Replies... Harry Potter 4 years ago
I was listening Willow Smith "21st Century Girl" while reading this and it saddened me and the word on her shirt said "Boys need to learn" or something. True they do *I am 2 lazy 2 go back nd check *
WiTchY_WoMaN 4 years ago
Articles like this make me sick.. I had to stop reading. It's always an endless circle of arguments... Screen devices have made it so much easier for people to say offensive things to one another. Disgusting..
matthew owen 4 years ago
I feel a lot of these things are only in America, but can any women tell me if I'm right?
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
No this is everywhere. I'm in nz and there is a super toxic culture for women and for men
Load More Replies... Christian Storms 3 years ago (edited)
This scratches my nerves very uncomfortably. I am male. I might have done some of these things. Don't get me wrong, I am in control of my libido as much as I am in control of my aggressions or possessive impulses - I don't steal, I don't hit, I don't molest, let alone rape. But I do have impulses. I do have the impulse to take what isn't mine, to assault who did me wrong, to... again take what is not mine. I think we all have, but I hope from sentient beings that we can and will control them. But this sad experiences of so many girls and women tell different stories. I don't know what to do, I don't know how to react. Ignoring what I have been taught as gallantery - open doors, taking the heavy lifting, treating ladies like fragile, delicate beings - strikes me as rude behaviour, but doing so is subliminal sexist. Offering company or having an eye over the drinks of girls or butting in in a quarrel, I just end up looking like the next offender waiting in line...
Christian Storms 3 years ago (edited)
Reading this again, it sounds like the "it's not me" whine you're so rightfully sick off. Sorry. What can I, as an individual male, do - other than not being that guy and making sure my sons won't be, either? Of course I should step in where I see missing consent. But: a) I once got mobbed by a bunch of sickos because "their girl" was polite to me and I was polite to her. We're talking about holding the door and thanks... So please don't assume that every man in your vicinity has the balls to jump in like superman but just doesn't care. Those of us who do care don't have the balls to jump in, because we are the ones that get mauled by those sexist macho sickos, too. b) more than once I got berated by the girl since obviously I disturbed their crude mating ritual where she wants to be stalked after her first 3 "No!"s. She wants no softy gay limp noodle but a real man who can take her like he pleases... like what the hell, girl?! Ill try to be a better person, to help where Im welcome.
Load More Replies... Sofia Herrera 4 years ago
My parents tell me to wear pants when my dad's friend cones over, I was wearing a hoodie and jeans, he stared me up and down like a piece of meat, his wife was right there, my mom stepped in for me but my dad didn't do anything. Please teach your boys respect so they don't grow up to put other girls in my situation, which is nothing compared to what others go through
Mette Stenersen 4 years ago
The U.S. is really heading in the wrong direction. How is it possible in this day and age to ban abortions? I'm glad I live in Norway, it seems there are a lot more issues between genders than where I live.
Bee Jairrels 4 years ago
I know im going to get downvoted to hell for this but some the post is toxic and rude. Abuse does apply to everyone. I know abuse can occur but it does happen to everyone.
Rannveig Ess 4 years ago
Still wondering why BP insists on posting articles that do nothing but incite people to name call, half the comments are hidden because they're rude, obnoxious and mean, lots of the usual America Bashing, lots of down votes for anyone who politely and intelligently doesn't post with the accepted mindset of the other BP members, lots of misinformation and the usual division into "you" them" Republicans" Americans" you're ignorant" garbage as "comments". Of all the laughing and crying I've done on this site today, it all slams to a halt and I leave because I just don't see a reason to choose and feature articles that are just going to upset people and bring out the trolls or hit a nerve. There's so much out there so why fish around on Reddit and Twitter and IG and FB for the most dividing stories out there? This site is so much fun when it's interesting and based on the smart, friendly, educating commonalities of us all. Why throw a bomb in all the time and blow things up, BP?
Cian Thomas McHugh 4 years ago
Found this poem on Reddit that I think applies here. Credit to u/Poetry_duderino for it. "Why is it that when she says it, it's all right? Why is it that when I mention it, it ends in a fight? Why are women allowed to do more than men? They say that women are oppressed, and I agree. But in a way, no man is free. We don't mean to be rude, but whatever we do. We say something wrong, and everyone gets mad at you. One wrong word, one wrong leap. You take the jump and it ends in a heap. A bunch of trash, you're put by. It can hurt someone so much, they want to die." All the stuff that people say about us dudes hurts, too. Keep that in mind before posting things like this.
Iapetos 4 years ago
That post is not about diminishing the struggles of men under patriarchy. It is entirely about pointing out the bullshit women endure. Try to walk in women's shoes for a minute, it won't harm you. Some empathy maybe.
Load More Replies... Iapetos 4 years ago
Really, the problem isn't men. The problem is that all birth control methods available on the market have some kind of disadvantage and the whole burden is usually placed on women (IUDs, pills, etc.) because we're lacking birth control methods for men! They have no real alternatives between condoms and a vasectomy.
Load More Replies... Stephanie Hewitt 4 years ago
No one claimed all men were guilty, that's dismissive and a copout. Also there was no man bashing in the article. Might want to examine why your response was so defensive.
Load More Replies... Iapetos 4 years ago
There are tons of instances on BP where they list the accomplishments of men! You just turn a blind eye on those, don't you?
Load More Replies... Ren Karlej 4 years ago
Ryan Deschanel - shut up with your utter crap about abortions.
Load More Replies... Aliquid A 4 years ago
When you share a thought that people believe is wrong, they will tell you that it is wrong. That's how free speech works... or did you think that only you are allowed to share your thoughts?
Load More Replies... Iggy 4 years ago
Are you for real? That thing that just flew past your head is the point of this article.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Nah it’s just that you don’t care about issues minorities experience. You can only see yourself, so, naturally you’ll always be a victim.
Load More Replies... Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Oh jeez. It's not meant to paint all men as bad. It's highlighting the toxicity built into our culture, and how it impacts us women who experience it. And it's guaranteed that whenever women raise these issues, it's rebutted with 'not all men'. It's diverting from the whole point of the article. Think about how uncomfortable the women are who experience it
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