Why do woman feel the need to put men down? I feel like woman tend to act uninterested even though they are because they have low self esteem?

[Anonymous]

[WhereIsMyMind]

This could be for all sorts of reasons, depending on the person. Some might 'put men down' if they feel they're acting creepy and they're just not interested so they want to be left alone. Some might be dicks that just get enjoyment out of making people feel bad.

Others may well have low self esteem, I don't think this is just a female thing though, a lot of men do it too. If they're attracted to someone but feel insecure in themselves, they might be insulting this person to give them a feeling at the back of their mind that they are not worthy of them... ultimately leading to them feeling more 'lucky' if they do end up successfully pursuing them. It's very idiotic behaviour, but there's a lot of fragile egos out there.

[Anonymous]

Women that do this do it because they think it projects power that they know they do not have. Because powerful people are too busy being awesome to worry about such nonsense. The tiger does not hunt the flea. I laugh at the women that do this because most of the women that do this are very transparent. I tell them don't worry it won't always be like this. It'll get better. Just work on you and keep your head up. And invariably they either 1. Stop being mean because a guy finally listened and noticed thier pain. Or they're so entrenched in it that the double down and just get more infuriated that they cannot dull my luster. Either way I'm leaving that conversation happy. Because I only worry about what my loved ones think of me. Not some stranger that barely knows me and could not make an accurate summation of who I am.

[Asker]

What a weird answer, thanks

[Opinion Owner]

Why is that weird to you? Because I want to help someone, even someone who wishes ill on me? Because I see thier pain that is causing it? But I also realize that I cannot make them face and let go of that pain, so ultimately the choice is thiers. And while I want to help I accept that thier are some people you can't. So I take thier verbal blows knowing when I leave the conversation I'm going to still be happy and they're still going to be miserable? Not sure why that's weird to you, but ok.

[GenderEqualityMyth]

Because women are seemingly insecure by default and it's easier to blame somebody else when something goes wrong than look at yourself. Also, because society sees men as acceptable targets for antagonism since we're generally more of a threat or expected to be self centered, hostile and aggressive.

One of the biggest jokes of modern civilization is misogyny. Women say and treat men like dirt in broad daylight and the media. But if you imply that women aren't perfect, insults and "Men are guilty too," accusations will rain upon you. So men are supposed to be attacked for existing and women aren't allowed to be called out, and yet women will still find ways to complain about unfair treatment.

If you think I'm full of shit, feel free to make correcting women a habit or look at some of my conversations.

[Asker]

I feel like there’s a lot of feminists out there that hate men. What do you think?

[jennifer_bloom]

I think it's a defensive measure. I know most guy who see a weaker woman will try to take advantage of her rather than try to protect her. I had a stalker see my weakness in university and use that as a license of stalk me and get away with it. Made up all kinds of disgusting lies about me that are not even 1% true and there are hundreds of people to this day who still believe his lies about me. It's just like disabled people are more likely to be exploited than they are to get a free meal from a stranger. People take advantage of them.

[KathleenYonder]

You should find someone that doesn't put you down. If this is someone you are in a relationship with (or want to be) and they do this all the time, it's emotionally immature and unfair. Talk to them about it, and if they don't try to change it, find someone who treats you respectfully. Look for the kind of person that seems interested instead of spending your time on people who don't give you what you want/need.

[Vegasrunner]

It's a defense mechanism. You need to understand that women operate from a place of severe insecurity. Because of that society is reluctant to share the truth w/ them because of how they react which is always in one of three ways.

1) Exception - Not "all" women

2) Equality - Men do it to.

3) Emotion - Childish insults

If you don't believe look at the responses to your question or any other question on GAG that challenge female nature.

[Nikki1989]

Look at the way most men talk on here, and you will know why we put them down. They bring it on themselves. Thankfully, in the real world, the majority of men are not as insecure as most men on this website.

[Asker]

Haha. We’re insecure? Woman are the most insecure beings on the planet. I’m sure you’re one of them because you’re on here

[Selliebeanz]

I would never talk bad about a man unless he truly deserved it. Even if I’m not interested in said man I would still try to maintain his dignity.

[Anonymous]

Generalizing. Like a lot. Not all women do this. Maybe the ones you've seen. Sorry they do that but not every woman on the planet likes putting men down.

[Asker]

I know not all woman do, but a lot of them do and I experienced it.

[Billlewis]

Why shouldn't they put us down? Most of the time, we deserve it.

[Anonymous]

Same reason men feel the reason to do it.

[Asker]

What’s the reason then?

[Opinion Owner]

Ask yourself!

[Mahitoo]

Who knows.