I (26F) wrote a little quiz based on my experience. I wonder who is reinforcing gender stereotypes? Is it really men?

Question: Was it a man or a woman that said this to my face?

  1. "Walk like a lady. You're wearing a skirt. Put your knees together."
  2. "Kiss the birthday boy!"
  3. "Your boyfriend came. Just kidding, it was your brother."
  4. "Why aren't you wearing make-up?"
  5. "Older women need to wear make-up so that others won't feel unpleasant when looking at her."
  6. "What happened? Your thighs are massive."
  7. "You're going like THAT? Wear this dress instead."
  8. "When are you getting married?"
  9. "What you (as a pre-teen) eat now will affect your skin as a 20-year-old."
  10. "You should wear heels. I know it hurts, but you should."

Answer key (M = male, F = female): 1 = F, 2 = F, 3 = F, 4 = F, 5 = F, 6 = M, 7 = F, 8 = M & F, 9 = F, 10 = F.