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46 Examples Of Double Standards In Our Society That You're Probably Guilty Of

46 Examples Of Double Standards In Our Society That You're Probably Guilty Of

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Equality is humanity's Holy Grail, the cornerstone of most value systems, but we have yet to reap all of its rewards. Sure, our society has tremendously evolved for the better during the last, say, 100 years, but a long journey is still ahead, and the vast array of double standards that still divide people to this day highlight this perfectly.
The double standard definition states that it is a rule or a principle applied to different people or groups. The most prominent case of double standard examples to this day come from gender equality. What's usually okay for men, is not acceptable when done by women. Starting with beach attire and ending with lady bosses, society finds unnecessary ways to chime in about what's wrong and what's right.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of insightful illustrations that uncover the uncomfortable truth behind some everyday life situations, and it's (mildly) disturbing how accurate they are. Judging by these images, it's clear that sometimes terms like 'gender equality' are reduced to no more than a catchphrase. Scroll down to see the proof for yourself, and vote for your favorites.

#1 Double Standards

Double Standards
766points

#2 Clothing Standards

Clothing Standards
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697points

#3 Body Image Standards

Body Image Standards
687points

#4 Boys vs. Girls

Boys vs. Girls
608points

#5 Double Standards

Double Standards
571points

#6 Work Rules

Work Rules
570points

#7 Fakes And Posers

Fakes And Posers
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564points

#8 Body Standards

Body Standards
557points

#9 Double Standards For Parents

Double Standards For Parents
551points

#10 Double Standards On Emotions

Double Standards On Emotions
541points

#11 Body Positivity

Body Positivity
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368points

#12 Generalization

Generalization
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365points

#13 Leadership Strategies

Leadership Strategies
355points

#14 Makeup vs. Natural

Makeup vs. Natural
341points

#15 Gender Equality

Gender Equality
300points

#16 Shameless Girls

Shameless Girls
297points

#17 Double Standards

Double Standards
295points

#18 Gender Equality

Gender Equality
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294points

#19 Girls vs. Boys

Girls vs. Boys
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283points

#20 Double Standards On Young Girls

Double Standards On Young Girls
270points
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