Which gender is more sexist?

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NotKrispy · Accepted Answer

Sexism is like Racism you don't see your own prejudice because it's blocked by the oppression of others.

I compare sexism to racism because I as a black male can relate better this way.

There are racist people. I've met my fair share of them. But meeting 1 racist white guy out of the 500 white guys I know shouldn't prompt me to to claim that all white guys are racists. Especially considering I KNOW not all 500 of the white guys I know are prejudicial towards people of color. I also know that everyone has a certain level of predjudical bias in their heart whether they know it or not. It's an effect of the world we live in.

So when it comes to sexism it's unfair to claim that guys are inherently sexist. Because you've formerly met guys who have made misogynistic comments.

One particular experience of mine is I had an older white lady ask me with a stern voice if I had paid for something as I left the store with it, implying that I may have stolen what I had purchased. So does that mean all old white ladies are racists? I know they aren't, because I infact consider an older white Lady as my second grandmother. (Which I mean is ironic cuz I'm black) there was another guy who said to my face, he was going to "shoot all the ni****s at school with his glock 18." He was most definitely racist... But does that mean every white highschool male is racist.. or even homicidal? Not at all.

The same way I can't say that women are sexist because I've had some women say that I "probably have a small d***" and unfortunately I've been touched by a woman when I didn't want to be. Like you don't just randomly grope a guys balls. That's completely in appropriate. And I know not all women are like that. Which means not all women are sexist.

Oigit · Accepted Answer

We have to stop putting the group ahead of the individual in all aspects of life. Because you can find men that are more or less sexist then any given woman. The same thing can be said about women as well. You are no going to see the true differences in a individuals so long as you are putting a group ahead of individuals. Putting the group before individuals is the quickest way to cause people to operate on assumptions.

Also always remember when you are pointing a finger at someone their are always three fingers pointing back at yourself.

G3tAClue · Accepted Answer

I hold a job traditionally held by men and I can tell you by my experience that I deal with sexism on a VERY regularly basis. For years, sexual assault and harassment has been brushed away/ kept under wraps, if you will, and essentially ignored. In my job, the only people to report these things to are usually the ones causing the problems and women can’t do anything about it except just accept that they are going to have to deal with sexism at work.

People ask me “why don’t you just quit?” And my answer to that is that I don’t want to get scared away and give up. I deserve a career for the work I do regardless of my gender even if that means I have to work twice as hard to get that recognition.

All in all, I still think that both genders can be equally sexist but traditionally speaking, it has been more acceptable for men to openly be sexist.

Mystic_Nova · Accepted Answer

It depends on location, but overall, men. Considering that there are more countries women have no rights. And how throughout history, women where treated like slaves and second class citizens because men thought them weak and all that.

Now, it depends on location, in western culture, it's more equal, considering women fought for more rights and all that, and now women have more of a foundation to come for men. And now it's gotten to a point where many women are doing what men did to us years ago.

In other places however, Women are still treated like we all where back in the day and have little control or say in their lifes and women have no hope for changes so they fall in line and make women fall in line to protect them from those who will kill them, if they step out of line.

JacenTheChiss · Answer

From what I have seen in this modern era...

Women.
AND... many of these clearly sexist perspectives are acceptable

^ similarities also exist with the Black and White community. where clear racism from the Black community is just accepted by the Mainstream... while Whites have to watch their statements closely... and even in areas of clear defense can be at a loss
AS I UNDERSTAND... Microaggressions are also taught.. where something doesn't necessarily HAVE to be Racist... and it can be rightfully taken as Racist if the other person wants to believe it as such
same applies to sexism
FACTS (like males being physically stronger than females) can very easily be taken as sexist...
while a woman can literally harass a male and be ignored.. because she's a woman
OR double standards... for example where Male Dominated fields are ridiculed for being sexist and there is demand for more female participation... BUT Female dominated fields are never targeted for the same issue.
THIS also applies to Race as well... where Segregation and Racist policies can be applied to aid minorities (like Affirmative Action) and are viewed as progressive... EVEN if it the costs are great..
while if the opposite were to be practiced.. it would be clear sign of racism

the definitions of Racism and Sexism have even been changed to account for these issues
the point I think is to create no way out... where Men.. and White people.. MUST be considered sexist/racist
You are RACIST/SEXIST.. you are innately developed in that way (which is in itself would be considered racist/sexist if applied in reverse)... AND if you deny it you are RACIST/SEXIST
its very concerning
and I wish more people opened their eyes to have destructive these ideologies can be.

Kaneki05 · Answer

I see the paradox in this question lol. To say one sex is more sexist is sexist. And also you would be an idiot to say men are more just cause your a women who experiences it from men and same if your saying women just cause your man who experiences it from women. Because of course Men will mostly feel it from women and women will mostly feel it from men. But that's not what this question asked. This questioned asked which gender is more sexist not which one is personally to you based on your gender.

sandy343244 · Answer

I would say about even.

Take the legal system for example, when women abuse men whether a domestic situation (not self defence but the perpetrator) or having sex with a minor women always get a lesser sentence than a man would.

In a divorce women are always given preferential treatment for the kids and are often believed at face value when saying the husband did something bad,

Both genders are sexist its just the current feminism movement does not want women to be equal to men but to be better than men.

Feminism should be saying women and men are equals. Same goes for the trans community, black/white and different cultures and religions. We should all be saying we are the same REGARDLESS of our differences but there are those that have their own agenda.

We should all be fighting back and being wanting equality for all, not picking and choosing equality.

90sVibe · Answer

I think it's easier for women to use sex appeal because of how visually stimulated men are. It's proven that men are more attracted to visual stimulation and women are more drawn to an emotional connection. Plus I think that women are able to manipulate their appearance more than men in a sexual manner.

Anonymous · Answer

Men, I’ve seen so many men say shit like “women are made for sex and cooking” and it’s actually disgusting. The misogyny is unreal. Of course not all men are like that, and there are women who also say things like that. So it’s hard to generalize but overall, I’ve met more sexist men than sexist women.

winterfox10 · Answer

Women, a billion times women. You know all that girl-power women's lib "owning your sexuality" anti-slut shaming stuff? Literally all that is women reacting to shit that other women have beaten them over the head with.

Men, even chauvinists, basically all realize that women have value (even if that value isn't super dignified). Women on the other hand; holy shit. You have women who hate women. Women who hate men. Women who are rape deniers. Women who think men ought to be superior as a matter of principle, and women who think the opposite.

JDavid25 · Answer

It's an individual thing.. Most people don't have a disdain or prejudice toward the opposite genders.. At least not consciencly... But Mamy people here say it's more acceptable for men to be sexist and I think that's definitely opposite of the truth.. Men have been put under a microscope and spotted doin sexist things whereas women have either been excused or downright applauded for sexist behavior and still here even more..

HonestlyAnime · Answer

I’ll keep this brief.. it takes a man and woman to build future generations. I respect gay people, and others who choose to live life the way that makes them happy, and yea.. adopting exists, but a man and woman have to make that baby. There is no other way. If men and women keep pointing fingers and picking away at everyone’s feelings, humans as a whole won’t do so well. Get your stuff together. Everyone is sexist in one way or another, not one specific gender. Everyone has their problems. Let’s just respect everyone as people, not based on what gender they are. It’s like racism.

Mollynotgemma · Answer

A man is cool if he’s slept with loads of women. Yet a woman is a slag if she’s slept with loads of men!
Ultimately men have slept with less than the number they give. And women have slept with more than the number they give.
It doesn’t matter how many people you have had sex with! What matters is the judgement men have in women and women have on men!
You have a bucket fanny if you slept with 50 men. But you dint if you’ve had one partner and had sex 1000 times! 🙄

Anonymous · Answer

I think guys/men are way more sexist. However, I have watched the awful behaviour feminists have displayed and it’s gaining traction. I don’t view women as sexual objects. I want women to do well in life and make a name for herself as a doctor or lawyer or teacher or architect or whatever. But at the same time I don’t want females to be ripping men and guys down. This does not get mentioned that often but there are women and girls who want to get paid and act like goddesses who should be paid for abusing and humiliating males. That could be slapping them, kicking them in the balls, spitting on him, making him cry; exploiting him for his cash and etc. I understand that’s more of a sexual dimension but I don’t get why women take pride in that, they are not God yet they act like “goddesses” and mistreat men as a dominatrix. That stems from being in control and having authority.

FatherJack · Answer

Does strongly depend on location / culture , historically it has been males. However , I have not met a true misogynist , men that are frustrated with women , yes , but no genuine hate. I have personally received real venom and hatred towards me , purely because of the " crime " having a Y chromosome... at one workplace with extreme feminists... showing their true colours , describing men as " cancer and to be wiped out !! " If I said the same , genders reversed... I would be thrown in jail !!

thehorriblesheikh · Answer

I see more men being sexist than women, though there are women who act sexist towards men, I believe such women have personal problems that they are having trouble dealing with, and they take that frustration out on men, because these days it is easy to get away with bashing men.

DeviloftheValleys · Answer

as far as i've seen, it's about the same level of pretty rare. our society is built with shitty ends of the stick both ways, but i don't think a lot of people are aware in their day-to-day lives. most people see other people as individuals, not representatives of groups.

although one thing that is interesting is that i hear women complain about women way more than i hear men complain about men.

MountAverage · Answer

When it comes to stereotyping the opposite gender (or even one's own gender), whether it's negative or positive stereotypes, both genders are equally guilty of it. But when it comes to blatant, aggressive sexism, men take the cake. Let's be honest here.

genericname85 · Answer

women, cause men at least acknowledge being sexist and women demand them not to be while they are sexist themself.

Vencam · Answer

In my experience, as someone who mingles moslty with people below the age of 30, I think it's about the same. But I think that the proportion of sexist people can change greatly with the age-group

FR_Ruby · Answer

I think both genders thinking the other gender is more sexist is pretty sexist.

Agape93 · Answer

Men hands down. I’ve only had two women in my life tell me I can’t do certain things because of my gender. Literally everyone else that did, were men.

Anonymous · Answer

Definitely men. Grew up being dominated by boys and them telling me I was below than them. Till date some guys have still tried to make me their servants who take care of their house chores and pay their bills! Like hell nope 👎

Mil00 · Answer

Men. Men created laws, standards etc based on sexes. If you didn't follow or hold the same belief you were shunned, and or killed. Now you have people[both] who are standing up and asking why.

IAMNathanael · Answer

I'd say men but women can't be far behind. Probably just because of mega-feminists biting back hard. It's hard to say actually

SomeGuyCalledTom · Answer

Both are about the same in my opinion, but men's sexism is often publicised more, and society is more permissive of misandry (see "princess syndrome", "believe all women" etc.), so it appears as if men do it more.

EnglishArtsteacher · Answer

I voted  A . Strictly going from anecdotal experience, I come across more sexist behavior from men than women.

stuntbrain · Answer

Wouldn't either answer be an example of sexist generalization?

Weston_PhD · Answer

Who cares, both have positive and negative qualities.

jshm2 · Answer

Technically, only a man can be sexist. Just as only a White person can be racist. It's the law of the land, so to speak.

iambae · Answer

Does it matter in the end? A man has certain duties and roles just as a woman does. God gave us our assignments all we have to do is execute.

AaronKrieger · Answer

About the same. I see both parties talking shit about each other and always about the same things/topics too.

triff · Answer

There won't be a direct answer to this question as Gender is a strong candidate depending on what side of the fence you suffer

MrHopper · Answer

I find women sexier

Anonymous · Answer

Men It's been statistically proven.  The fact that the majority of people, who experience sexual harassment is women, shows that men are more sexist

Anonymous · Answer

In the past the answer was men. Today, women are clearly more sexist. But they are still so entrenched in their victimhood that they can't see it yet.

scarlett774 · Answer

Id say men but that’s just my personal experience

Tslav_ · Answer

We should do as the Nazis did. Label everyone so you know their race, gender, sexuality, ideology and religion. And those people should stay in their own circles and not allowed to discuss on matters that pertain to those certain groups

LinkxPeach · Answer

Women, because they act verbally sexist towards men, as if men are bad people. Women are bad people too, women get away with being evil all the time, and some women have the nerve to be sexist towards men.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Women are wildly sexist and they don't even realize it.

ThiccNigro · Answer

I'd say women, they just get a societal pass when they say or do something sexist though

ritxi · Answer

It isn't about the gender, it's about the people, but perhaps there are more girls who deny guys something just for being guys than viceversa.

GlitterFairy16 · Answer

I hate all this men vs women stuff but let's just say there's a reason Liam Neeson hasn't made a flim looking for his sex slaved son yet.

Berethor · Answer

Men tend to be more down-to-earth, that's why men are more aware of sexual dimorphism.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm gonna say women just because of feminists. But I think men are more unconsciously sexist compared to women.

JSmuve · Answer

I'd say that men are more sexist but women are more hypocritical.

AD240pCharlie · Answer

I haven't even opened the poll yet but I will bet my entire life savings that women have primarily voted men and men have primarily voted women.

SphynxUK · Answer

In my lifetime experience, men.  And speaking generally though, across the globe, men have been and continue to be sexist in many countries.

AlwaysBelieving · Answer

I think it's more of an individual thing vs. a gender

Anonymous · Answer

About the same, honestly. All assumptions, generalizations, and negative stereotypes. You see them repeated over and over again.

Unit1 · Answer

I have barely witnessed any sexism from the pinks. So my vote goes towards men.

Akshayjosh · Answer

The opposite sex is sexiest until your traits are gays or lesbian's

007kingifrit · Answer

lol the men and women categories are both at 29% which means everyone who picked "about the same" is right technically

ronaldo75 · Answer

Women, hands down. Women spit HOT FIRE at men 24/7 and society lets them get away with it but the second a man even mentions women they're cut down.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Both have their own negative stereotype from the opposite gender. It's up to anyone on how they "rate" their sexism.

Anonymous · Answer

Women! Stop feeling entitled to "a good fucking"! A man is not a robot, you sexist bitches!

Anonymous · Answer

I'd say women and men. a lot of Men are sexist against other and a lot of women are sexist against men

bradyjon0 · Answer

Jeez, Lots of woman think men is Sexist, that kinda hurts me!

WowwGirl · Answer

Mirror, mirror, on the wall I'm the sexyist of them all😏

hknmhmn4 · Answer

I think it’s even sexist to vote for the poll on this question

Anonymous · Answer

The ones who got the short end of the stick and got rejected or cheated on badly are bitter one. Those are the sexist ones.

Anonymous · Answer

Both genders are sexist but women are far the most sexist always judging the size of men’s genitalia and looks.

JamesBlackDragon · Answer

Personal experience girls the media guys so it's in the middle

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Im a very sexist man and I've found lots of very sexist women. So that works out great for me.

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