Come Tell Me Your Troubles!!

O_Sky20 · Jun 19, 2009

One of the stereotypes I dislike is that younger men (less than 25) aren't on the same "maturity" level as a woman of the same age (or older in some cases). It's retarded, and the irony is that the people that judge like that are the ones actually being immature. Not everyone is the same, and therefore should not be judged the same.

leothelioness · Jun 20, 2009

* kittie * said:
That we're just these emotional beings who are unable to form a logical thought or make decisions rationally.

I'll second that. I hate how we are perceived as having an inferior intellect by virtue of being female.

I also hate:
All women are harlots, gold diggers, etc.
Women are not equal to men

Im_A · Jun 20, 2009

Stereotypes I hate:

Atheists are immoral, degenerate people.

Religious people are stupid people.

All that men want is sex. I'll glady bow to the fact that we think about it A LOT, yet it doesn't mean its all we want.

I could go on but i'll end it there for now...

bradmatic · Jun 20, 2009

i cry. i show emotion.. it's ok for a man to show emotion.

Im_A · Jun 20, 2009

One that I am experiencing right now...my blood is starting to boil and hopefully when the next discourse comes, this friend of mine gets the point...just because my views have changed now, that doesn't mean that I was not genuine before. This stereotype of those of us who have had their views change, drives me up the wall because it states I am a liar, and when someone calls me that...look out!

HoosierCanuck · Jun 21, 2009

Historia said:
One stereotype that drives me nuts is that women are just after a man's money.
Another one is that women only want to be with jerks.

ditto...i earn my own money and i can't stand jerks.

my main peeve in the stereotype department isn't gender-specific: obese people are totally lazy. I'm obese and i like to be active....i just have bad genes.

HoosierCanuck · Jun 21, 2009

a woman who owns a lot of cats is a man-hater

a woman who has a career is a child-hater

PassionFruit · Jun 21, 2009

When a woman is angry it's because she's pmsing or something. I hate that.

If you don't wear makeup, dresses, pantyhose, and high heels, you're a feminist and a butch tomboy.

When I tell people I'm a feminist, they assume I hate men, motherhood, children, am a lesbian, or butch. They'll say something like "oh you don't look like a feminist" because especially during the summer, I wear dresses more, on special occasions I may put a little bit of make up, and sometimes I wear jewelry, and I'm a feminist.

And it's already been mentioned, that all women want men who are jerks,

I hate when people say women don't enjoy sex or act as though we don't have sexual desires.
I hate how women are mainly placed within these dichotomies like the virgin/harlot complex.

That we're just these emotional beings who are unable to form a logical thought or make decisions rationally.

Third.

HoosierCanuck · Jun 21, 2009

bradmatic said:
i cry. i show emotion.. it's ok for a man to show emotion.

don't tell my dad that!

*actually I've seen him cry....*

HoosierCanuck · Jun 21, 2009

i hate when i take a car to a mechanic and they try to take advantage of me because i'm just a stupid female who wouldn't know a fuel filter from an air filter or a transmission from a head gasket. whatever..... i love it when i tell them they AREN'T fixing what ISN'T wrong with my car and leave with my wallet intact!

white dove · Jun 23, 2009

*throws tomatoes at the wall*

Okay, so... other than things that have been mentioned already is this one:

- When men - or anyone for that matter - refers to a woman as a "gal," who is clearly not in her teen years or younger. The definition of "gal" in regards to females is girl, which implies child. So, unless you're referring to a child, I'd stick to woman or lady. Gal also isn't the most attractive reference to a female, but that's beside the point. If she is a woman, call her a woman.

Wren · Jun 23, 2009

white dove said:
*throws tomatoes at the wall*

Okay, so... other than things that have been mentioned already is this one:

- When men - or anyone for that matter - refers to a woman as a "gal," who is clearly not in her teen years or younger. The definition of "gal" in regards to females is girl, which implies child. So, unless you're referring to a child, I'd stick to woman or lady. Gal also isn't the most attractive reference to a female, but that's beside the point. If she is a woman, call her a woman.

Gwendolyn · Jun 23, 2009

I'll admit that I am very guilty of believing the stereotype that all that men want is sex.

Probably because I have never encountered a man in RL who wasn't driven by that, and who didn't have it as some sort of ulterior motive.

I'm sorry. I really am. I just automatically assume that I'll be pressured or propositioned, because that is all that has happened to me in the past. :sigh:

HoosierCanuck · Jun 23, 2009

Gwendolyn said:
I'll admit that I am very guilty of believing the stereotype that all that men want is sex.

Probably because I have never encountered a man in RL who wasn't driven by that, and who didn't have it as some sort of ulterior motive.

I'm sorry. I really am. I just automatically assume that I'll be pressured or propositioned, because that is all that has happened to me in the past.

same here....sigh....(except the ex who's ulterior motive *wasnt* sex but was to keep his front that he was a hetro male going--had me fooled too)

GoodNewsJournalist · Jun 23, 2009

* Men are pigs.

That is my main one. I'm the only pig, all other guys are pretty okay!

Penumbra · Jun 23, 2009

None of them bother me to any serious extent, but there are some that I like to correct when given the opportunity.

Women are sometimes thought of as less logical, mathematical, or scientific, and that is certainly not the case for many women.

Another is that if I'm a woman, I must be less focused on my career than a man is, or somehow value it less.

-Lyn

HoosierCanuck · Jun 24, 2009

GoodNewsJournalist said:
* Men are pigs.

That is my main one. I'm the only pig, all other guys are pretty okay!

If men are pigs...I'm seriously at a LOW RISK for swine flu!!! ^_^

Bitnd12 · Jun 24, 2009

Inkabink said:
Wow, another resurrected old thread.

OK, I'll add a few.

The idea that there is no happy medium between being an icy-crotched, man-hating, feminazi witch, and a teary-eyed, overly-emotional, flower-loving, scrap-book-making, baby-popping, kitchen-frequenting, non-arguing "submissive". There's no room for a girl who is self-aware, intelligent, capable, witty, clever, passionate, and strong...yet still tender-hearted and vulnerable, needing a strong shoulder to lean on.

All the "traditional" female expectations. If you don't know how to cook, for example, apparently you lack female genitalia and are nothing more than a wanna-be man. If you don't wear makeup, dresses, pantyhose, and high heels, you're a feminist and a butch tomboy.

A woman's womanliness is in her mind, heart, and spirit. Not in her clothes, physical appearance, or level of domestic talent.

/rant

That. Totally.

HoosierCanuck · Jun 24, 2009

Inkabink said:
Wow, another resurrected old thread.

OK, I'll add a few.

The idea that there is no happy medium between being an icy-crotched, man-hating, feminazi witch, and a teary-eyed, overly-emotional, flower-loving, scrap-book-making, baby-popping, kitchen-frequenting, non-arguing "submissive". There's no room for a girl who is self-aware, intelligent, capable, witty, clever, passionate, and strong...yet still tender-hearted and vulnerable, needing a strong shoulder to lean on.

All the "traditional" female expectations. If you don't know how to cook, for example, apparently you lack female genitalia and are nothing more than a wanna-be man. If you don't wear makeup, dresses, pantyhose, and high heels, you're a feminist and a butch tomboy.

A woman's womanliness is in her mind, heart, and spirit. Not in her clothes, physical appearance, or level of domestic talent.

/rant

Yep....very true. I can't replace the man's mother, nor do I want to....

Im_A · Jun 24, 2009

Gwendolyn said:
I'll admit that I am very guilty of believing the stereotype that all that men want is sex.

Probably because I have never encountered a man in RL who wasn't driven by that, and who didn't have it as some sort of ulterior motive.

I'm sorry. I really am. I just automatically assume that I'll be pressured or propositioned, because that is all that has happened to me in the past.

That's a sad reality when it comes to the stereotyping. As I much as I hate being judged for a man that has some ulterior motive or who would even consider pressuring or propositioning myself or the girl for sex, regardless, the flip side of the coin is true...a lot of guys do it.

Its like one of those things, no reason to apologize, but why do I have to get it?

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