We’ve all experienced some form of sexism or the other, but often we’re not sure how to respond to it.
I’ve often been gob-smacked by blatant sexism from men and women, and had no idea how to reply or react. Sometimes it catches you by surprise and all you can do is stare and sit there with your mouth open because the unfairness of it all is just too much.
But then, a little while later, you start to think about what you could have said, or what you wish you’d said.
But it’s just a little too late.
Well, to save yourself the kick to the bum, here are a few comebacks to have on hand for the next time it happens.
"You’re a feminist? Does that mean you don’t shave your legs or armpits?"
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"It’s nice that your boyfriend/husband lets you work"
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"Get back to the kitchen and make me a sandwich LOL"
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"Not all men..."
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"Oh good. The feminists are at it again"
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"You better get married and start making babies. Your biological clock is ticking"
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When you get called a bitch for having an opinion
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"Why is that celebrity posing naked? She has a husband and child"
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"Why are you so moody? Do you have your period?"
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"I’m the man, you’re the woman. You need to listen to me"
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When you’re walking down the street and you get a “Why do you look so angry? You’d look so much prettier if you smiled!”
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"There’s no such thing as sexism."
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"Any woman who dresses provocatively is a slut"
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"Men are just better at doing certain things"
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“Women are supposed to be girly and feminine”
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