Sexism.

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What do you think about sexism?
The most common one is that being of women and that they are weaker than men and thus they should do jobs that are more suited for there 'body type'; though the same can be said about men who wish to be nurses. I never really answered that question, but I don't actually approve of sexism....

Can it be good in some cases, helping stereotype?
Nope. Stereotypes are evil; it's kinda like saying that all Scottish people are having heart-attacks left right and centre and that the French smell of Garlic ect.

Do females always seem to get more sexist remarks made at them than men?
I think it's more publicised about women than it is for men; women who take on male jobs, ie firewomen ect, are likely to get put down for doing it; but then again a man being a midwife would get a ribbing as well; along with a male nurse, they would probably be seen to be gay when most likely they are either married or dating someone.

What about sexist jokes? Do you find them funny?
Depends on who is telling them; I think the person whether famous or not needs to be well known that you shouldn't take anything they say seriously, and that what is said is just taking the piss than anything serious.

I really never thought sexism exsisted anymore but thats before I became involved in the Clergy which is still to some degree sexist .

I must admit I have laughed at sexist jokes but thats because I am laidback about it - I do think that alot of people can feel prejudices of various things affect them when there is no such intent behind a comment.

I know i sound abit confused but thats because its only recent I have noticed!

i think both sexes get rude remarks. cuz women get made fun of bcuz of their bodies and guys are made fun of because theyre supposedly 'dumber' than girls. now im a girl but i jus think its stupid.

i agree ilovegerardway2much, both men and women get sexist remarks, but i think women get them more because they are expected to look like all the 'perfect' models on TV and in magazines.

I think sexism is completely unfair, women are sometimes considered weaker and inferior then men and are treated as such. However, over the last deceades women have gained more freedom and more rights, and i think that todays society is less sexist then it was 50 years ago. Also i don't mind sexists jokes as long as they are not TOO serious, if they are an obvious joke then i don't mind but if they are REALLY offensive then i don't like them. But it must be said (generaly, and i stress the GENERALY part) men are stronger physically, but women are superior in intelligence and with the world now considering intellignce more important then brute strengh maybe in a few thousands years (or less) the roles will be reversed with women considered stronger ....

The one thing that makes me irritated is when women demand MORE than equality. They want to be treated like a princess and they treat the man like a dog. They want a man to hold doors open for them but never do it in return. They want their dinner paid for but would never pick up the check themselves. They want men to give up their seat on the bus or train, but would never stand up and offer their seat to a man. They want a man to throw money and jewelry at them on their birthday, valentines day and Christmas but never ever give an equal gift back. I hate double standards.

My husband and I take turns opening doors, paying for dinner, buying each other movies tickets and treating each other with special things. We believe in true equality and in being humble people. I hope to set an example one day for my children.

Some women like to wave the "Chivalry isn't dead" banner at me. But in reality, chivalry doesn't mean exclusive special treatment to women. Chivalry refers to the medieval institution of knighthood which upholds brave, courteous and honourable behavior – (known as 'gentlemanly conduct'). Chivalric ideals were loyalty to God and king, fidelity to ladies, ready aid to victims of injustice, and opposition to tyrants. It does not mean catering to a woman's every need.

Beeblebrox:

The one thing that makes me irritated is when women demand MORE than equality. They want to be treated like a princess and they treat the man like a dog. They want a man to hold doors open for them but never do it in return. They want their dinner paid for but would never pick up the check themselves. They want men to give up their seat on the bus or train, but would never stand up and offer their seat to a man. They want a man to throw money and jewelry at them on their birthday, valentines day and Christmas but never ever give an equal gift back. I hate double standards.

My husband and I take turns opening doors, paying for dinner, buying each other movies tickets and treating each other with special things. We believe in true equality and in being humble people. I hope to set an example one day for my children.

Some women like to wave the "Chivalry isn't dead" banner at me. But in reality, chivalry doesn't mean exclusive special treatment to women. Chivalry refers to the medieval institution of knighthood which upholds brave, courteous and honourable behavior – (known as 'gentlemanly conduct'). Chivalric ideals were loyalty to God and king, fidelity to ladies, ready aid to victims of injustice, and opposition to tyrants. It does not mean catering to a woman's every need.

It's kind of different when you're married though, but the reason men do that is because it's the polite thing to do, like if you're on a date. Some women take it for granted and expect men to be their servant.
When women want to be treated better, they're called feminists. If men want to be treated better, they're called sexists. It's a sad, sad world.

Oxycontin Genocide.:

When women want to be treated better, they're called feminists. If men want to be treated better, they're called sexists. It's a sad, sad world.

I agree. It's stupid.

It's almost like the women want time made up from hundreds of years ago.

Fezzik:

Where did the idea that women are smarter than men come from? For thousands of years, men were considered stronger and smarter.

And overall, males are usually better in mathematics and sciences. Females have an edge on communication skills. No gender could be said to be smarter overall, and if you were going to, you'd probably say men, because generally they do better in more practical fields.

it's been proven that women tend to have a larger brain then men and men are not usually better at maths and science, because women can mulit-task, something men can not, it's scientificaly proven that women are generally smarter then men, but only slightly, also women have better memories when they want to remember which is why women can remember formulas and equations better then men, women are better in theories which men then try to preform, so women are slightly smarter,

I think that women and men are both better at different things. They should be treated equally. Sexism is not just against women - this probably applies more to the younger people here but if you were at a disco, which would you be more comfortable with as a girl - a boy asking you to dance or you asking a boy? Call me old fashioned, but i wouldn't ask a boy to dance, i'd wait for him to ask me. Which is technically a form of sexism.

Solitary-Smile:

I think that women and men are both better at different things. They should be treated equally. Sexism is not just against women - this probably applies more to the younger people here but if you were at a disco, which would you be more comfortable with as a girl - a boy asking you to dance or you asking a boy? Call me old fashioned, but i wouldn't ask a boy to dance, i'd wait for him to ask me. Which is technically a form of sexism.

Not a form of sexism. It's a common social skill that is hard-wired into people's brains. Men lead in dances, but women have the door held for them. It's just common courtesy. It's not sexism.

I think that it goes both ways. I mean, the whole thing when a guy does something dumb "Oh, he's a guy. THAAAAAAT explains everything." or a girl starts to cry "she's just a melodramatic girl" or whatever. But also if a guy goes around sleeping with every girl he sees, he's a stud, or a player, or whatever is "cool". But if a girl does, she's a "slut" or a whore". Not right..

I support traditional sex roles. Do you really think a guy could raise children, cook, and ect every day? Men tend to have the braun, giving them more skill with physical labor meaning they can easily have a 5 day a week job, and women tend to be able to multitask and work well with their hands to make dinner, ect. I'm not saying women can't get jobs, I'm just saying a married couple would do well sticking to the traditional roles.

But there is a fine line between that and just stereotyping a certain gender. It's just like racism- WRONG.

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I must admit I have laughed at sexist jokes but thats because I am laidback about it - I do think that alot of people can feel prejudices of various things affect them when there is no such intent behind a comment.

I know what you mean, I laugh at "sexist" jokes too. They're the same as blonde jokes; it's not trying to hurt anyone. In fact, I laugh more at the "sexist" jokes about women..

Hannah!:

I support traditional sex roles. Do you really think a guy could raise children, cook, and ect every day? Men tend to have the braun, giving them more skill with physical labor meaning they can easily have a 5 day a week job, and women tend to be able to multitask and work well with their hands to make dinner, ect. I'm not saying women can't get jobs, I'm just saying a married couple would do well sticking to the traditional roles.

I whole-heartedly disagree. My husband works from home (he's a photographer) and he prepares dinner most nights (he loves to cook). He cleans up around the house and writes out all of our bills. He's definitely not "brauny" and doesn't do any real physical labor in his job.

I work in the city, make the money and support the both of us while he focuses on his art. I work twice as hard as he does, usually 60 hours a week and I do plenty of physical labor. So, I take serious offense to whoever thinks my role in life is better suited towards the kitchen and the housework.

My hands are suited towards designing, not making dinner. It's my talent and it's what I do best. My husband's talent is in taking photos, balancing the bank account and in being an ameteur gormet chef. We are married and yet the best solution for us in in non-traditional roles. Tradition is a means of blind conformism.

i just think were all equal, is that impossible for people to except?