6 Simple Phrases That Are Actually Extremely Insulting to Women
Would you please stop calling her a “working mother”?
You’ve probably said some of these phrases. And you’ve definitely heard them. Most of them are sexist, some are meant as compliments, but all of them are demeaning.
You may not have meant it, and you may not have realized it. And that’s okay, because many of us were brought up thinking these phrases were normal. And to an extent, they were.
But the fact that people (both men and women) say things like this on a regular basis doesn’t mean they should. Most people don’t realize how damaging it can be, constantly hearing subtle terms that undermine and patronize.
To those of us who are aware and have heard these most of our lives — it drives us a little crazy (and not in a good way).
So in the interest of spreading awareness and moving forward, allow me to shed some light on a few phrases that are, in fact, quite insulting.
“You’re not like other girls”
So many women, myself included, have smiled and blushed when told this growing up. When a boy said this to me, I was proud. I felt seen, and acknowledged for being cooler or prettier or more fun than other girls. I started hiding…
