Without the intention of comparing, but the facts show that being a woman is not an easy thing. There is still a lot of discrimination, sexism, harassment, and various other forms of discomfort and harm that women experience.
One of the most common problems faced by women is sexism, namely prejudice or discrimination based on one's gender. In the context of sexism towards women, they are considered as weak, irrational, drama queen, and emotional figures.
Unfortunately, sexism is still normalized and hasn't really gone away. Along with the development of the times, sexism seems to be incarnated in various new forms and expressions which are certainly detrimental.
Here are sexist sentences that are often heard by women in everyday life. Summarizing from Pinkvilla, let's find out!
"Relax, You're Overreacting!"
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When women express opinions or are in uncomfortable conditions, they are often labeled as excessive or excessive and are not taken seriously. This sentence is often heard by women, but seems rarely said to men.
This sentence implies that women like to be dramatic, either at work or in household matters. When faced with problems, women are described as 'playwrights' and do not act calm. However, this is not true.
"You're Too Independent for a Woman"
The second sentence of sexism that is often heard is that a woman is considered too independent. The sentence seems to be telling women to sit back and take care of the house.
Maybe you are already familiar with the phrase, "what are high school girls for?" or "if you are too independent, no man will want to be with you in the future!". Yup, this sentence seems to rob women of their rights, access, and opportunity to be the best version of themselves. As if women should not be independent and achieve various achievements in life.
Men may never hear such a statement in their life. One of the reasons is the view of society that expects men to be successful and independent figures. In fact, success and independence has nothing to do with gender. Everyone, be it male or female, has the right to be successful and independent.
"A Woman's Life Is Not Complete Without A Baby"
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The definition of success for everyone is different. Some feel successful when they can achieve their dreams, make their parents happy, or get married and have a household. All definitions of success, as long as they are positive, are valid and belong to everyone.
But unfortunately, not a few believe that women can only be successful if they are married and have children. It is as if all achievements are meaningless if you are not married and become a mother.
When a woman is married and does not have children, then society encourages her to have children immediately without knowing the struggles or decisions she has made. As there is always room for comment; if you are trying to have children, people will comment on your efforts that have not been maximized.
Then if they choose child free, women will be abused and persuaded to have children. Ironically, sometimes these malicious comments often come from the closest people, even fellow women.