60 Times People Got A Reality Check For Their Stupid Comments About Women (New Pics)

Women have fought a long and hard battle to be seen and heard in the world. Gone are the days of the “fairer sex” accepting being “less than”. Yet, you’ll still find people spewing all sorts of discrimination, hatred and utter rubbish about girls and women. New research also shows a widening gap between young men and women in their attitudes towards gender equality.

A community called Not How Girls Work is fighting the good fight. Calling out clueless misogynists is the hill they’re willing to die on. With more than 759 thousand members, it’s “a place to laugh at all those clueless to how girls work.” The community refuses to give publicity to podcasts, tweets or public figures "who make a profit or following off of intentionally disparaging women online/in media". But they won't think twice about clapping back at someone who needs schooling on how not to be sexist. Keep scrolling for our favorite examples of misogynists being put on their place.

#1 They Act As If Women Wearing Makeup Is A The Equivalent Of Having A Secret Identity

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#2 Having A Pricey Car Can Help You Seem Less Weird

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#3 Stories Like This Are Why The Man Versus Bear Argument Exists

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The term “misogyny” comes from the Greek word “mīsoguníā”. With misos, meaning “hatred,” and gunē, meaning “woman.” In essence, it’s hatred towards women. Or any acts of contempt towards them. And there are many… male privilege, patriarchy, gender discrimination, harassment, belittling, violence and objectification.

#4 Ew ?

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#5 All Of A Sudden Men Shouldn’t Be Objectified

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#6 Apparently Childbirth Should Be Centered Around The Father

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This paper, published in the Industrial Psychiatry Journal states that misogyny has been around for ages. And there was mention of it in ancient Greek mythology. “According to Hesiod, before women came into existence, men were coexisting peacefully as companions to Gods until Prometheus decided to steal the secret of fire from the God which angered Zeus,” reads the paper.

“Zeus punished mankind with an evil thing for their delight called Pandora, the first woman who carried a box which unleashed all evils such as labor, sickness, old age, and death.” If you ever wondered where the phrase "opening Pandora's box" came from, now you know.

#7 I Mean, She's Not Wrong

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#8 They're Really This Clueless

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#9 What The Hell?!

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Nowdays, social media is creating a breeding ground for misogynistic thoughts and behavior. And some young guys are being groomed into following the “cult” unknowingly. Researchers say extreme posts are being amplified by algorithms. It’s creating a culture where these ideologies seem like a way of life.

#10 I Don't Think I've Ever Seen An Actual Reason Of Why So Many Female Sports' Uniforms Are Shorter Than The Male Counterpart

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#11 They Want Virgins But Get Mad When She’s A Virgin

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#12 Sisters Please

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“Harmful views and tropes are now becoming normalized among young people,” said Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, one of the lead researchers. “Online consumption is impacting young people’s offline behaviors, as we see these ideologies moving off screens and into school yards.”

#13 Why Can't They Just Leave Y'all Alone ⁉️

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#14 Yeah My Dad Asked Me To Beware Of You All

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#15 Postmenopausal? Tf Does That Have To Do With Anything??

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The study was conducted by UCL, the University of Kent and the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL). The team said teens were “micro-dosing” on bad content that plays into their vulnerabilities. To them, it’s seen as entertainment. The researchers added that TikTok algorithms “gamify” harmful content.

#16 So Sad

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#17 “Shows Breast Shape Through Clothes” Umm? You Expect Us To Wear King Sized Bedsheets Or Go Shirtless Or Something?

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#18 Being Against Grooming Means You Hate The Victim!

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Another member of the team, Geoff Barton said the findings show that algorithms “have a snowball effect”. While the content is more extreme, it’s packaged in a way that makes the viewer want more. “This is deeply worrying… particularly so in respect of the amplification of messages around toxic masculinity and its impact on young people…” cautioned Barton.