Double standards have come to be common in America. They play a huge role in most people's lives, but they are mostly portrayed to be negative on the women's sides. Double standards have actually brainwashed several women into thinking that they are not allowed to do certain things that men can. For example, why is it ok for a male to possess several sex partners in the same time period but if a woman were to do it she would be viewed as a derogatory title such as a "whore"? Why do men try to stop females from partaking in activities that they think are only fit for men? Such as: wrestling, playing football, or even lifting weights. In most opinions, mainly women's opinions, double standards are known to be unequally fair and makes women feel inferior to men.
Double standards can vary from households to workplaces. Have you ever been held to a double standard previously in your life? It has been brought to our attention from personal experience that most parents are more protective of their daughters than they are their sons. Growing up into teenage years, we realize that the time a BOY decides to come home from a party, a date, or just hanging out becomes less and less important. On the other hand, if a GIRL were to come home late, it would probably result in negative consequences because girls usually have a curfew of 12:00am if not before. These observations all result back to the crude effects of double standards.
Double standards may also differ in age, race, culture, and social standing. According to the author, Bonnie Gayle, from www.yourtango.com, women experience unfair double standards often. She was higly upset and strongly disagreed with Rush Limbaugh's "slut" comment directed towards an innocent woman stating her argument on the topic of contraceptives. We are all human beings so shouldn't we all be treated equally as such?
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5 comments:
I agree with what u shared in your blog. I do feel like society would rather like to see a man doing something than a woman. The thing is, men wouldn't admit it but they don't want to see women do more than them. Superior women makes men feel weak. Men are perceived to be dominant so they feel like women shouldn't be involved in many things.
This is so true. It's like women can't do anything as good as a man. If she dresses a certain way then she's a slut. Society is just all messed up when it comes to topics like this. I feel like people, men or women, can do whatever they want and not be judged for it. No one else has to live with it except them.
I agree. As a male it is hard seeing a female do something that is understood for just a male to do; Also in a way some females do a little to much just because of the hype of everybody saying females can only do certain things.
Thank you all for your comments. I'm glad you all agree with our opinions on this topic.
I agree..its seems if a girl flrits with a lot of guys she is given a bad name but a guy would be named mayor if it was vice versa..we all should be treated equal no matter the circumstances
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