Women politicians taunt male opponents to "man up." Double standard in politics?

rantgrrl · 2010-11-06T18:49:03+00:00

Wow. What a way to insult both men and women at once.

'Man up' means that the man in question isn't portraying the correct amount of strength to be a man. What does that imply about being a man? That being a man and being strong are related.

What does that imply about being a woman? That being a woman and being strong aren't related.

Gender stereotypes FTW!

BinaryShadow · 2010-11-06T07:44:33+00:00

Thankfully, most of those politicians lost their elections.

Elesia · 2010-11-05T21:58:43+00:00

Sorry to double post, but I don't think there's a double standard, politics has always been about saying the shittiest thing you can come up with about your opponent, and if it's unwarranted, indefensible, and below the belt, that just makes it a better insult. I don't think that's right at all, but nobody seems interested in changing the status quo.

2010-11-06T01:14:47+00:00

That's not very ladylike of them.

zshe41 · 2010-11-05T20:14:22+00:00

I will say depend.

If it is used against male politicians known for the sexism (anti feminist), I will say it is an insult well placed. Else, it is bad insult.

Elesia · 2010-11-05T21:47:18+00:00

Interesting side question. And please assume you're talking to me or another rational woman, and not a weepy PMSing chick or hardcore feminist.

When you're trying to reverse the insult, "Man up!", do you just reply, "No, you man up!" or do you say, "No, you woman up!" The second one sounds so awkward, it just doesn't have the same bite, but it's not correct grammarwise.

Title	Women politicians taunt male opponents to "man up." Double standard in politics?
Author	lufong
Upvotes	35
Comments	16
Date	November 5, 2010 7:55 PM UTC (15 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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