It often feels that some people have an entitlement to think that some rules just don’t apply to them. Sometimes, it comes in the form of an unfair policy run by the workplace, schools and universities, and other kinds of organizations that treat people differently. Don't let me even start with how the job market behaves towards men and women, where the inequality and unfairness is so obvious you need no magnifying glass.
So when someone asked “What double standard are you tired of?” on r/AskReddit, it spiraled into an illuminating thread with people sharing unfair examples in our society that they are totally fed up with. Think of basic laws not applying to people with money or power, star student athletes who seem nearly untouchable, or entry-level jobs that require experience—there’s a lot to uncover.
Scroll down below and be sure to share your thoughts on the double standards that have been bugging you lately in the comment section!
#21
As a male I cannot take my son to a playground without getting a few strange looks. It's annoying.
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179points
#22
Star student athletes are nearly untouchable. If they make the school look good the school will almost never take action against them.
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166points
#23
Basic laws not applying to people with money or power. I thought the US was based on an idea that nobody was above the law.
164points
#24
Struggled with social interactions growing up. Half of my life was people telling me not to take things so personally. The other half was being told to conduct myself a certain way so I don't upset people.
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158points
#25
In regards to the NFL, a head coach was fired because of racist and homophobic emails. He ABSOLUTELY deserves to be fired, absolutely. However Desean Jackson openly said Hitler was right about Jews, Antonio Brown has multiple assault allegations against him, Richard Sherman has an assault case against him, Tyreek Hill has audio of him threatening his child and GF with violence, as well as beat the brakes off his college GF, and SO MUCH MORE. These men are still in the league.
The double standard that I am sick of is that in the NFL for some reason words are treated way more harshly than actual physical violence.
I love football and am a die hard fan, but I truly dislike the double standard in the league today.
150points
#26
Some people I know who are strongly against gender norms told me that I shouldn’t have a say in my wedding since I’m a man…and that my fiancé alone makes the decisions.
It was pretty freakin confusing.
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143points
#27
When company’s say they are family friendly but don’t want you to work from home or help with child care.
135points
#28
Corporations can take advantage of employees, but employees can’t take advantage of corporations.
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123points
#29
My principal taking days to read and reply to my emails, if ever, VS me being told at 8 in the morning that I should have known something because he sent me an email at 10 in the evening the night before.
120points
#30
Covid restrictions applying to regular people but not celebrities or politicians
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110points
#31
Apparently, politicians are allowed to disrespect the citizens of the country they serve but it's frowned upon to tell a politician to "go f*ck yourself" to their face.
Respect is respect. No matter if it wears a suit or what language it uses
109points
#32
When jobs say they like to develop and promote internally then hire externally and wonder why you arent happy.
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103points
#33
It's perfectly acceptable for women to wear short skirts and no sleeves on the workfloor if a man does it it's seen as a big no no. If's it's 34degrees outside plz don't make me wear long sleeves and pants i'm melting away.
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100points
