Ridiculous double standards that hurt both men and women
It's time to let go of these lopsided rules
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A double standard is when a rule or principle is unfairly applied in different ways to different people or groups for situations that are otherwise the same. It's one of the biggest ways gender inequality expresses itself, and the gap between the way men and women are treated for partaking in the same activities and behaviors speaks volumes about society's gender biases.
From the roles we take on to the traits we embody, there are many double standards that inflict harm on both men and women. Click through to read up on these ridiculous one-sided rules.
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