People Are Calling Out Overtly Sexist Things That Still Exist In Our Current Society, And Here Are 50 Of Them
With one small step at a time, society changes, and hopefully, things improve.
Sexism does not always show up in dramatic, obvious ways, sometimes it hides in everyday jokes, rules, and attitudes that people are still expected to tolerate. That is exactly why these Reddit posts hit a nerve, because they point out the small and large ways misogyny, toxic masculinity, and double standards still linger in daily life.
The r/TrollXChromosomes community has spent years collecting those moments and turning them into sharp, relatable callouts. In this roundup, the focus stays on the posts themselves, from frustrating stereotypes to the kind of responses that make people feel a little less alone.
Here are 50 recent examples that show why these conversations still matter.
1. How feminism really works
shoppingbag22. So many things are just so wrong
catfishtree3. This is it
apocalypticalley
4. So close to getting the point
ohdearitsrichardiii
5. Perfect answer
apocalypticalley
6. Misogyny is so screwed
thepanichand
7. Girls are meant to start early, aren't they?
whatshould-ido
8. Well...
Gallade47
9. Fix yourselves first before expecting it from others
Iamwounded
10. So cool
LilliputianMouse
11. What women shouldn't wear
BitterPillPusher2
12. We need to put a stop to this
Alex45784
13. They've rebranded anger as not an emotion
founddumbded
14. What a weird culture
apocalypticalley
15. Interesting
BitterPillPusher2
16. As simple as this
apocalypticalley
17. A strongly held opinion
apocalypticalley
18. Consent is important
matthewjhendrick
19. Why don't we flip the coin around, huh?
TheFlamedKhaleesi
20. There is nothing like consensual sex and non-consensual sex
CookieFar4331
This “love with rules” debate echoes the rising tolyamorous trend and arguments over boundaries of love and tolerance.
21. Policing clothes in schools
bernicem
22. There's no excuse for a guy's indiscipline
ExpertAccident
23. Always ask for what you deserve
LilliputianMouse
24. Let's end victim blaming, please
LilliputianMouse
25. Understanding basic empathy
blankconfrontation
26. Couldn't have analyzed this any better than the second comment
LilliputianMouse
27. Spot on
LilliputianMouse
28. I totally agree with this idea
Frankly_Mai
29. Public Service Announcement
Alex45784
30. Very important
catfishtree
31. Totally digging it
BitterPillPusher2
32. Oops!
Snow_Warrior
33. My experience as both genders
cestrumnocturnum
34. Every Single Woman
BitterPillPusher2
35. And this is so true
ShayS8296
36. Thank you, ladies
ErnestineMonday
37. It's all messed up
apocalypticalley
38. Signs and checks out
Uk1066
39. People get so easily offended these days
LilliputianMouse
40. The second reply is lit
LilliputianMouse
41. You need to get it
LilliputianMouse
42. Abortion rights
LilliputianMouse
43. They actually don't
apocalypticalley
44. The funniest homophobic notion
LilliputianMouse
45. This is so spot on
sparklingoat
46. Then why can't you apply the same to everyone?
ksck135
47. Consent must have a choice
ExpertAccident
48. Stop teaching girls to romanticize abusive traits
apocalypticalley
49. Keep going, please...
Iamwounded
50. Period!
thinspell
A good education is certainly key, but it is particularly up to all of us to face it head-on by not permitting the continuation of toxic masculinity. This implies that all of us, regardless of our identities, need to actively challenge sexism and homophobia.
What are your own thoughts about today’s post? Drop them in the comments section below.
For more “who does the chores” tension, read whether someone should confront their sister over family chore slacking.
