Why do women always criticize other women about their looks? But they give men a hard time about it? (Men do too)?

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Seriously. Go to dailymail or any forum board and you'll see a lot of women trashing female celebrities. Why is this?

sxphs · Accepted Answer

One theory is Internalised Sexism- that women absorb sexist ideas from society and then project those ideas onto other women, perpetuating the cycle. "Short definition: Internalized sexism is the involuntary internalization by women of the sexist messages that are present in their societies and culture. It also the way in which women reinforce sexism by utilizing and relaying sexist messages that they’ve internalized." - finallyfeminism101. wordpress

Basically, we get all these messages about what women should look like, and how everyone hates women who don't look like that, so we think we should too.
Internalised sexism is what makes that kind of talk okay.

Also, not all women criticise others on their looks. If they do, it can be in varying social contexts: to set themselves (the group slagging off) apart from this girl, to prop themselves up in comparison to her even if it's just for a few seconds of ego boost, or to tear her down for nasty behaviour- because some people seem to believe that a pretty girl can get away with being horrible because she's 'pretty', and as soon as you say she isn't you can defend yourself against her because you're equals.

It's a little bit complicated, and it depends on the situation.

BuchitaBuchys · Accepted Answer

I'd say it's the competition for penis. Lots of times. Women's value in dating, and to an extent (unfortunately) in life is mainly derived on her looks. Does this suck? Hell yes. Cuz if you're not the beautiful blonde hair blue eyed chick with large tits, well, you're just not gonna be valued as much.
Why do you think the main generic insult for women is to call her fat? Even if she isn't? Cuz lots of people equate fat with ugly.

It's the same thing where men trash each other for not being "manly" enough. If a guy wears pink "FAGGOT" or "pussy". If a guy defends a woman or agrees with a woman "faggot", "pussy" or the newest term "white knight". If a guy is decent to his gf "faggot" "pussy", or "pussy whipped".
The generic insult for men mainly from other men, is "faggot" or "pussy".

Women like to "check" each other on looks. And then some are hypocrites and blame men.
Men like to "check" other men on "masculinity" or "manliness" and they are also hypocrites and act blame women.

It's just humans being competitve dickhead humans.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I know there is no good reason but i would think it is because, sadly, most women think it is all about how good you look and if you don't have a "perfect" body or face or anything then you are nothing special. Not true whatsoever but that is what i can think of. Not to be sexist but this would be next to when men usually have conflict it may be more personal with the insults, as in the person they are or things like that. Girls i guess just have more generalized beauty standards so when girls make it a big deal-it is a big deal and when fighting back the way to make the other feel worst for a female APARENTLY might be to bash them on their appearence. I'm not saying guys aren't i just think it might be bigger for girls. Just a thought. Correct me if im wrong.

Izzy2102 · Accepted Answer

You know my dad and his friends often make fun of their wives. Their own wives. But no one ever says something about someone else's wife, because it's just different if someone else does it.

But in this particular case. I do agree, those websites are terrible and women commenting on that kind of stuff are probably lazy bored housewives who wish they looked more like that.

Which doesn't mean that you can't have valid criticism on someone's looks. Maybe people don't want their children see Nicki Manji twerking in a thong on MTV during lunchbreak

shyguy227 · Accepted Answer

It can be for a number of reasons like

1. gosh I feel she is prettyer than me, I must destroy her
2. I dont like her so I must attack her indirectley
3. some do it for social satus by removing other females form competition sometimes if they are going after a guy by down valuing the competition infront of the male ( males do this too)
4. does it with other women sometimes to fit in to the group and adpot that social mentallity
5. erm she's just a huge spiteful bitch?

these could be some reasons I guess.

PiuBelloAmante · Accepted Answer

My small calves bro...
i am trying so hard! its been like 3 months and they have grown like 1/4"

i get people like DYE squat? and Bro what happened to leg day?
my quads and hams are fine but my calves are small and i get chewed up by my gym bros all the time!

alina3095 · Answer

I have a friend who struggles with her weight a lot, and after having gained a lot of weight she took up exercising regularly. I noticed that she started to look down her nose at peoplee who were in the state she was in before exercising and I know why. She was bitter that they could accept themselves just as they were when she had gone through so much effort and pain just to change herself so society could accept her.

That was a while ago though. I struggle with my weight too so we discuss our problems, so I found out that she's come to understand that the key to happiness, which these women don't understand, is accepting yourself and being brave enough to face the people who tell you you're wrong being who you are.

Some people are like she was, some people are just naturally horrible and some people just follow their example. You'll find a lot of these types in celebrity news sites or crass news companies like dailymail

GirlsLie · Answer

It seems like a vicous cycle that never ends with women doing this to each other and all it does is give other people power over you. Look online anywhere or on every magazine cover the topics all involve insulting other women and their cellulite and who's gained weight etc., it makes me sick as a woman to read. Honestly I think a lot of women do it because it's completely acceptable and no one is willing to change it.

Also women are just naturally competitive when it comes to looks, we want to look better then other women, we want men to want us even if we don't want them, even if girls don't admit it, that's still the way it is. So it's just easier to put someone else down in order to feel better about yourself and there's no easier target than a celebrity who doesn't really argue back with you.

The entire thing is petty and stupid and it makes me sick to read.

Anonymous · Answer

Not really sure why but I've had it happen to me most of life. It doesn't seem to happen as much anymore, but it happened a lot when I was younger, especially in my late teens and early 20s. Men did it too sometimes, but it was mainly women who were rude to me about my face. I have an ugly face, and it's something I've been made fun of about most of my life.

I've seen people say it's from jealousy and insecurity but I don't think so. I don't do it and I am extremely insecure. I'm also jealous of prettier girls. I feel bitter sometimes too, but I would never go out of my way to make people feel bad. So there has to be more to it then that.

rosedream · Answer

Maybe because of their jealousy. Most people don't like others being better then them especially women. And also men criticize men coz, as u know, although unlike poles attract, like poles repel. That's why. But not the everyone. There are also some women who likes pretty female celebrities and the men also.

Blushfairy · Answer

It would be someone who envies or who is jealous of that person.
But it is kind of ironic of how women bashes men who say something bad.
But if you think about it, all of them men also go together and bash the women. But people rarely talk about it because of the viral "feminism" talk. Isn't there one for men?
I mean, they were born as women it would be all natural for them to protect their own "kind" even though it would be the most fair to be neutral.
And of course the same thing for men.

LittleSally · Answer

Women are a lot bitchier to other women then men are...
I'm not saying men can't be bitchy, and when they are it's pretty mean.

Women do this because they want to believe they're not the bad guys, but they are.

GinaTina · Answer

Jealousy and envy possibly... They criticize people because other individuals are not the same as them because they believe to be better than them. There are many reasons to why people criticize others and mainly has do deal with the way they feel.
Men and women that are confident and accepting of the way are should be understanding that not everyone is the same, everybody is different.

Anonymous · Answer

Different girls saying different things. The ones taking time to trash people on celeb sites are gonna be the ones trying to manipulate you into saying they're personally prettier than anyone. The girls saying to be nice are probably doing something more productive with their time.

I_M_LEGEND · Answer

in my opinion when they put others down, they raise themselves up for their competitive side and when they criticize other men, they are lower the bar for their own acceptance. They're both from a very selfish bias and hypocritical motive that serves them alone

Women are opportunistic.

Bellibooo · Answer

I guess it could be like siblings fighting all the time but standing up for each other when their parents yell at them.
I try my very best though, to not criticize others, no matter gender, because it's really none of my business.

ObviouslyBored · Answer

Bashing others somehow makes a person feel better by comparison. Also women are typically bitchy towards one another. We don't seem to understand that all men DON'T have the same type, so any woman we deem to be "ugly" shouldn't be desired at all.

Klaatu51 · Answer

because the majority of female celebrities are UGLY without their make-up and their photoshoped pics

pineneedle · Answer

When women criticize it's just an attack on appearances. When men criticize it's not just an attack on your looks but on you as a woman.

Faye4ever · Answer

Simple - jealousy. If we were all famous people, I'm sure the world would search very hard to find all the things they could criticize us about and post it on the internet.

Inlove29 · Answer

Every girl thinks that she is the best and they get jealous of others too fast..

Valentinasab · Answer

Mainly because they are insecure and jealous. It isn't just women who do this though. Men diss other guys too when they feel insecure and inadequate

peachblossomluck · Answer

People are silly and look up to celebs when they are usually just regular looking people who have found out how to make themselves more attractive.

Anonymous · Answer

Women SHOULD stop bashing on other women, but I feel like it's like when siblings are mean to each other but don't allow that shit from anyone else. Does it still hurt? Absolutely. But they'll protect you when you need it the most.

gotnothing2do · Answer

It makes them feel better about themselves

smexiliciousss · Answer

i don't bash when im jealous i only bash when i think they're genuinely ugly

HoneyButterCup525 · Answer

I see this type of question a lot even asked this myself.. Simply because they are jealous and insecure.

Awsdrd1990 · Answer

its kinda like men who tell each other they have a little dick but get fucking annoyed when a girl tells him he does... get my jist?

MJas16 · Answer

I guess girls are expected to look good because they have makeup but guys are pretty much screwed

Anonymous · Answer

Same as why your momma whipped your ass, but screamed bloody murder when your teacher/neighbour tried to

MichelleUFO · Answer

because you make me. you are the one who jealousy really. I am in love with other girls. bye~

penetrationstation · Answer

Because women are bitches and want 2 be the prettiest one

WhaChaChaKing · Answer

I like making fun of people (girls and guys), it's just fun to me and it's never malicious. Usually just something stupid.

Anonymous · Answer

It's a combination of female jealousy and the victim mentality most women have today.

zorro8888 · Answer

People are generally competitive.

Missouriz · Answer

Sometimes women only compare with the others women to see what makes the others women look diferent.. i think that's it

milley01 · Answer

They are jealous that another woman may look or act a certain way that they don't.

username1988 · Answer

Jealousy is the only reason amd im guilty of that

abundantlyrich · Answer

It's easier to bash someone on the internet.

simplyme13 · Answer

One word: insecure.

Anonymous · Answer

Insecure jealous bitches.

523206720 · Answer

they are jealous

Anonymous · Answer

they can sometimes be a backward creature!

Anonymous · Answer

Fashion = Society's Pageant.

Chick180 · Answer

JEALOUSY...

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