Many people say that sexism is nonexistent and an outdated concept. What these people don't realize is that women encounter micro-aggressions every day. Constant comments that objectify, stereotype, and shame women normalize their discrimination, and since they are so common, most people don't even realize how offensive these insults are, if at all. Are you unknowingly feeding into society's system of misogyny?

1. "You're pretty strong for a girl."

The last three words of this back-handed compliment are unnecessary and fundamentally wrong.

2. "He picks on you because he likes you."

This assertion contributes to the normalization of abuse in relationships. With this in mind, it's no wonder why one in three women in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence.

3. "You should go to college to get your MRS degree."

It's shallow to assume that every woman treasures marriage more than her own education.

4. "You're being bossy."

Whenever a woman exhibits too many leadership qualities, she gets put in her place and labeled as "bossy." On the other hand, when a man demonstrates leadership skills, he becomes the boss.

5. "You're a slut."

Slut-shaming is merely a double standard that allows men to have as many sexual conquests as they please while women get punished for the exact same acts.

6. "You should put your family before work."

Women should be encouraged to pursue their career with the same enthusiasm as men.

7. "Well, what were you wearing when you were raped?"

Victim-blaming is both irrational and insensitive, and a short skirt does not equal automatic consent.

8. "You can't wear that tank top to school. It's too distracting."

If someone finds my shoulders more intriguing than their education, than they are the ones that should be sent home, not me.

9. "Don't be such a prude."

If a woman has casual sex, she is considered dirty and immoral, but if she has little to no sexual partners she is considered uptight and boring. Society leaves no room for a happy medium. Either way, womens' sex lives are being criticized.

10. "You're single because you're too ambitious."

Women should never have to tone down their enthusiasm for success just to adjust to a man's superiority complex.

11. "Wait for him to text you."

This belief that girls cannot initiate a text conversation is ridiculous. A relationship shouldn't be based off the concept that the male dictates whether or not you talk that day.

12. "Calm down. Are you on your period?"

Brushing off someone's actual feelings because they might be on their period is unfair. How would men feel if their emotions were invalidated due to a bodily process they couldn't control?

13."Dress modestly to respect your body."

The amount of skin a woman covers with her clothing is not proportional to how much she respects herself.

14. "I make more money than you, but it's fair because you'll be less productive than me once you have kids."

The wage gap should not and cannot be validated under any circumstances.