Marriages “lasted longer” back in the day because women were socialised into accepting subjugation, subservience, weakness, financial dependence, and abuse - as a way of life. “Long lasting marriages” weren't a sign of happiness, but they were a symbol of helplessness.

The feminine urge to break free from a society designed for men. To create a life that embraces our own rhythms, allows for regular rest, and aligns with our unique physical and mental needs instead of conforming to others' expectations.

Men have no idea how much they benefit from the stigma around 'single women'. The pressure on women to stay in unhappy relationships & tolerate bad behavior, lets men get away with shit they wouldn't if women were truly empowered to build fulfilling lives on their own.

People blame feminism for ruining marriages. But the real problem is unfair treatment of women, NOT women wanting to be treated fairly. Feminism just teaches women they have choices and deserve to be equal partners.

Susanna Salter, an unexpected candidate, became America's first female mayor in 1887 after a group of men nominated her as a joke. They intended to discourage women from entering politics, but their plan backfired, and Salter won the election by a landslide. 🤡

To all the men feeling offended by women choosing the bear 🐻 over the man - Maybe you should stop being so hormonal and try smiling more?

Are you actually empowering her, or, instead sending out a message to her and countless other girls like her that it's okay even if they get bullied for having facial hair, because your products would come to their rescue at the end? Disgusting and highly insensitive move.

Just read this somewhere - “Abusive men pave the way for lazy men to get wives and girlfriends.” And, I couldn't agree more! Not being emotionally manipulated or physically abused by a man is what most women strive for. The bar is so low at this point.

Supreme Court of India's verdict, today: ❌ No same-sex marriages ❌ No recognition of queer unions ❌ No adoption rights for queer couples India, the world's LARGEST "democracy," still denies marriage equality, leaving LGBTQ+ couples without vital legal benefits Disappointed.

Lastly, this joke is a prime example of toxic masculinity. It suggests that real men are always on guard, ready to protect themselves from being "tricked" by women. (6/6)

These jokes also discourage men from expressing their emotions and vulnerability within a relationship. It frames marriage as something men are "forced" into rather than a CHOICE they make willingly. (5/6)

Implying that a man instantly regrets marriage after the proposal undermines the genuine love and emotions that women bring to a relationship. (4/6)

The punchline suggests that women use deceit to "trap" men into marriage, as if women's only purpose is to secure a partner. It diminishes women's agency and choices in their relationships. (3/6)

This joke implies that women are somehow manipulative and conniving, tricking men into marriage. It reinforces the age-old stereotype that women are sly and cunning while men are "innocent" victims. (2/6)

This Tumblr post just got me thinking about the idiotic "men trapped in a marriage" joke. So I decided to break down why it's sexist. Keep reading — (1/6)

And in my opinion, Even if now children have to witness their parents separating, they'll also witness the resilience and the strength in standing up for oneself. They'll learn when to leave and what not to tolerate, breaking the cycle of suffering.

Things are changing. Women are recognizing their worth earlier and choosing their sanity over compromising their lives away. And they shouldn't have to apologize for that.

Now, as women take steps to leave unhealthy relationships, suddenly there's an outcry for "both men & women to compromise." But where was this conversation when only women were making sacrifices? Or when single mothers were left alone to navigate the challenges of parenthood?

So, NO, the previous generation wasn't universally happier. They may have had longer-lasting marriages, but it often came at the expense of women's ONE-SIDED COMPROMISE, a compromise that has endured for centuries.

As young girls, many of us grew up witnessing the sacrifices made by women around us. We saw the inequality, the compromise, and the dreams set aside for the sake of keeping up appearances.

The privilege of having a 'better' childhood came from a place of ignorance. Boys of earlier generations were often shielded from the inequalities women faced. They didn't see the sacrifices, silent suffering & financial dependency of their mothers and grandmothers. But WE did.