This is by far the most prevalent in straight men, but bisexual/pansexual men can have misogynistic biases towards the women they're attracted to as well. "If a guy gets lots of girls, he’s respected, he’s got rizz. But if a girl does that, she’s a [you know what word]. It’s just a basic social construct" - A reddit comment I found. Censorship added. The concept of "rizz" has become a new age way ... » Continue Reading
Similar to another silly saying from certain types " oK bUt WhAt If ShE's AcTuAlLy CrAzY ," when men say they prefer the "natural look" they have no precise meaning rather than "I prefer women who don't use makeup because they look unnatural." Notably, this presumes that all makeup is noticeable despite the fact that you obviously can't detect every use of makeup. Not only does » Continue Reading
"Female" (but not "male," excluding transphobia) - I'm not sure why this is such a strong pattern aside from associating women with biology and men with being the default. How you will see this is using "female(s)" in place of woman/women, but rarely doing the same for men. This isn't to say all usages of the word female are problematic! There's nothing wrong with saying "female-centered perspecti... » Continue Reading
In a world where women are constantly dismissed for their emotionality, it's no surprise that there is a misogynistic pattern alongside the male tendency to call women or exes "crazy." Crazy is not a real term used by mental health professionals. With no precise definition it is a term left to the controlling whims of disregarding complex interpersonal problems. If she disagrees with him then she'... » Continue Reading
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