Double standards are one of the worst things in today’s society. It hurts to see people of different genders, positions, races and ages being evaluated differently. It’s supposed to be a fair world for everyone, but who’s kidding? Some things never change.
Here are 12 of the worst double standards in society.
1. Do you have a day off?
One of the most common double standards in the workplace is how some people are treated when they ask for time off when they’re at work every other day, or they’re a few minutes late for work. It is
On the other hand, those who are deeply connected to their bosses and who do nothing for the organization can take as much time off as they want and arrive as late as they want. It’s unfair and creates a toxic work environment.
2. Diaper changing station
These days, men will take on the role of mother just as women take on the role of mother. Parenthood has no gender. However, some places are different, such as only women’s restrooms have diaper changing tables.
Men also need to change diapers, and having a poop station in the women’s restroom is just as important as having it in the men’s restroom.
3. Women should not abuse men
Many men are taught to keep quiet about the pain and trauma caused by women because “women shouldn’t abuse men.”
It’s not true and it ends up being passed down by generations of emotionally, physically and psychologically abused and untreated traumatized men. Their relationship also deteriorates because someone forced them to be “manly”.
4. Tardiness and delayed payment
Being late is never a good thing and gives a negative impression to your employees. However, life is unpredictable and sometimes it’s too late.
Some employees are late only four times a month, but their salaries are late every month. Yet their employers are upset that they commit the same offense month after month. Isn’t it funny?
5. 99 Rights and One Mistake
“You can do 99 things right, but you will always be criticized for one thing wrong,” says the contributor. I have witnessed this firsthand and it is one of the most infuriating events a person has to go through.
Even worse is watching them praise others for getting one thing right after making 99 mistakes. It’s the worst.
6. Loyalty to the company
Isn’t it crazy that some companies expect you to be loyal when they can’t even pretend to return the favor? expect full-time dedication.
Suppose a person receives an offer that is better than their current job and feels undervalued. In that case, you should feel comfortable sending notice and leaving, especially if the company can fire you for no reason.
7. Race-Based News
News should be news, regardless of where it happened or the races involved. “I read an article about a pregnant woman who was shot dead by seven men who tried to steal her car and ended up losing her baby,” someone shared.
“This happened in February and no one had heard about it, but honestly if the races were swapped it would be international news.”
8. People of Color Shouldn’t Be Racist
Yes absolutely you can. Why can’t we? Color does little to determine a person’s inner state. Much racism against white people is spreading every day, but few consider this a cause for concern. People should pay close attention to the true meaning of things to avoid any hypocrisy.
9. Contamination
Every day, people are led to believe that every action they take causes pollution. It contains a certain amount of truth, but its message is largely driven by the factories and companies that are the real culprits in the fight against pollution.
It is unfair for them to become ‘climate police’ who advise ordinary people on how to live to ‘fight’ climate change.
10. Body shaming
Body shaming comes in many forms, but it boils down to one thing. If body shaming is unacceptable for women, what’s wrong with men?
People constantly ridicule men’s looks or state what a “real” man should look like. But in the opposite case, everything is released.
11. Ogley Eyes
Another double standard that society should eliminate is that women can stare at men as much as they want without harm. “But if the same man did that to that woman, it would be invasive,” says one.
These men may have partners or may be attention-averse. Treat them as you would like them to treat you.
12. Cheating is Cheating
A great many women don’t consider “flirting” with other women to be cheating, and they “play” on a regular basis. They accuse her partner of being overly jealous or possessive when her partner fails to do the same when he returns the favor.
Women also need to understand that cheating is cheating regardless of gender.
(sauce: reddit)
This article was written and distributed by Wealth of Geeks.
Boroele Seibidor, affectionately known as BS, is a Nigerian-based writer and poet. Topics she likes to cover include music, especially hip hop, movies, lifestyle and fashion. She has been published by Feral Journal, Fantasy Magazine, The Temz Review, and most famously her Wealth of Geeks. She enjoys romantic dinners, watching movies, and touring new places. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring the hip-hop underground world, watching TikToks, and going to the movies.
