There are millions of things that separate the sexes. Double standards have been interwoven into our expectations since humans were created. Somehow different body parts formed sexism, misogyny, and gender roles. We don't even realize the things we cannot do in public because we haven't been doing them for our entire lives. Here's a list of the things men can do that women cannot:
1. Spitting in public.
My feet have almost been spit on too many times to count. Why? Because it's socially acceptable for men to pretty much spit wherever and whenever they want to. Good for them and all their rights. They're just men being men. Can women spit in public? Yes, we can. Will we be judged? Absolutely. We will be labeled as a tomboy or someone who has no manners. I think I should have the right as much as men do to be able to almost spit on their feet without being labeled. We just shack our heads and say, "oh, they're just being men" while women are judged for doing the same exact thing.
2. Sending nudes.
We live a generation where anyone can and probably will send nudes at some point in their life. I think one of the most asked questions over text is "nudes?" Men and women do it, but when men do it, they're just being men. When women do it "she's easy" or "slutty" or "has no self-respect for herself" or "she's the type to put out." Ummm okay...double standard much? Next time a man sends a d*ck pic make sure to tear him down emotionally for doing something guys eventually ask for anyways.
3. Opening the door for men.
I love when people open the door for me. I love it even more when I have my hands full. I hold the door open for anyone near me. I get that it's an archaic notion that men should hold the door open for women and walk in behind her. That's awesome for back when men used to think women couldn't use their hands. I have the capability to open the door for other people, yes even men, because my hands can hold a door open as well. So don't gasp or tear a woman down just because she has the courtesy to hold the door. It should just be a nice thing. No stance in society or gender role.
4. Drink in public.
Men can drink beer all day. They can drink by the pool or at a game. Women can drink as long as it's in moderation. If she drinks more than a glass of wine, she's most likely an alcoholic, sometimes even a whore. No quite sure how drinking and being a whore correlate, but it has been said many a times.
5. Having sex without labels.
If a guy wants to have sex people will support him, probably fist bump him, and definitely ask for details. If a girl wants casual sex without a relationship, she's automatically easy or a liar. People seem to think that women are the more emotional sex, so when women say they want something casual, no one believes her. A man can do it and get out. Women can not--which is just another false stereotype.
6. Saying we do not want children.
If a man says he doesn't want children everyone will believe him. If a woman says the exact same thing someone will say, "oh, you'll change your mind eventually" or "just watch, You'll have six children." Um, no. If we don't want children, then we don't want children. We won't magically wake up thinking "I want my eggs fertilized today."
I understand that there are things women can do that man cannot do without being judged or labeled (crying is a big one for men), but there shouldn't be a line between what either gender can do. Their shouldn't be imaginary expectations on anyone.
