Double standards suck. It is as simple as that. It is amazing how society thinks it is okay that one group of people can do something, and not face criticism. However, if another group of people wants to do something they will face backlash. This is the same case if both groups refuse to do something, and they speak up about the issue. This refers to double standards with females and males.
1. Men expressing their emotions are not “manly” enough. Especially if they are crying.
Men are being told to suck up the tears and be tough. If they express their emotions, they are weak.
2. Women expressing their emotions are dramatic and are always PMSing. Especially if they are crying.
Women are being told to not express their emotions; if they do, they are not being taken seriously.For both genders, we are constantly being judged for expressing how we feel. We are humans, so yes we have mood swings. We should not be told to suck it up and pretend everything is okay. We are not robots.
3. Men are still being seen as the breadwinner.
4. Women are still being seen as the homemaker.
Seriously, both men and women should be able to cook, clean, take care of their children and work in order to pay bills.
5. Women being told they should smile more.
They are told to smile more, so why are men not told to do that? Everyone should smile more.
6. Men seen flirting with many women, are cool.
They are getting props or high fives.
7. Women seen flirting with many men are sluts.
They are getting verbally attacked.
8. Men being objectified in the media.
9. Women being objectified in the media.
For both genders, men and women are posed proactively to sell products. There has to be a better way to get your message across.
10. The wage gap.
When will men and women finally be paid equally? They both work hard to earn their money, to survive in this world.