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It's always very reassuring to know that with so much progress made in society nowadays, many people are still very sexist. NOT!! There is never an excuse to be sexist against either gender, but apparently, there are plenty of people who have low self esteem and need to demean the opposite gender in order to feel better about themselves.
What I am specifically referring to are some of the new Facebook groups like "I was shocked when I realized 'woman' spelled backwards is 'kitchen'" and "Women making sandwiches for men." I suppose that some men believe that by abasing women, they are making themselves feel tougher and therefore compensating for their lack in size.
Honestly, no real man would join groups such as these. Furthermore, a real man would be just as outraged as I am at such activity. And for any girls that may have joined these groups, I don't know what's wrong with you. Either you have some serious self image issues or a really bad sense of humor.
Even if these groups are meant as jokes, they are still as offensive as if they were serious. In fact, by poking fun at such issues, it is all the more insulting. Although the creators and members of these groups believe that it's all in good fun, in reality, many people truly do believe that women are inferior and these groups are not helping the issue at all.
If these groups were to be about how black people should be slaves, how the Chinese should go back to working on the railroads, or anything else seriously offensive and cruel, people would not be laughing. Sexism is just as bad as racism and these offensive groups must be deleted.
As long as there some percentage of women who view it as laughable matter, men will persist. It is provocative behavior.
ReplyDeletei guess is shouldnt show you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqXi8WmQ_WM
ReplyDeleteits still funny though since its satire, i recommend watching the sequels as well...
Go get a life. Its just a joke, to say "no real men" would join its bullshit. If you don't find it funny don't join but don't make stupid assumptions.
ReplyDeleteInteresting read. I'm a female and I certainly do not and will not join such groups. I have real male friends who support this idea.
ReplyDeleteIm a male, and although i agree sexism is wrong. The jokes are harmless. My advice is to stop moaning and get on with life. I mean, how can you take the jokes seriously anyway. Lastly, i thought i'd let you know that buying subway is like prostitution - paying someone to do your wifes job.
ReplyDeletesexism is funny, and saying that isn't a bad sense of humour, and lady, if the internet is offending you, then be a good girl, turn off the computer, go back to your kitchen, and make me a sandwich
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