Tag: sexism
Being a Professional Gambler as a Woman
Sandra Newman tweeted these stories about her experiences working as a professional gambler as a women. While this thread is disappointing, it’s not terribly surprising: 😒…
Sexism in Archaeology
Archaeology Sucks posted about their personal experiences encountering sexism in the field of archaeology. Be sure to check out their page as there’s lots of…
New Gynecological Anatomy Names Not Named After Men
Here is a great list of parts of the gynecological anatomy that were named after men, and the new names you can call them instead….
Reversed Gender Roles in Sexist Vintage Ads
Photographer Eli Rezkallah created this eye-opening photo series that reimagines sexist vintage ads with the gender roles reversed. The title of the series is “In a Parallel…
Why Women Feel Like They Don’t Need Men Anymore
@DapperDomo posted his hot take in response to this question about the reason why “women feel like they don’t even need men anymore”. Basically, it’s…
AITA For Being Mad That My Dad Wouldn’t Give Me Family Heirloom
This viral Reddit AITA (Am I The Asshole?) thread about a family heirloom asks, “AITA for storming out after I didn’t like the birthday present I was…
Olympe de Gouges Was Guillotined for Demanding Women’s Rights
Hanna Nina Jameson posted this informative history thread on twitter about French playwright and political activist Olympe de Gouges. She wrote about women’s rights and abolitionism…
The Way People Talk About Feminism – Comic
This little comic by Rebecca Cohen of Gyno-Star shows what it would be like if people talked about everything like they talk about feminism. *Eye…
Modesty Culture
This insightful thread about how ridiculous “modesty” culture is was tweeted by writer, therapist, and activist Josh Weed. “Modesty” culture refers to when women are told…
Guy Thinks Women Who Dye Their Hair Are Mentally Ill
Hahaha, this fine specimen of a man has a theory that women who dye their hair unnatural colors are mentally ill and deranged. We blacked…