On the bright side, studies have shown that women’s humor tends to be unique, personal, specific to the situation, and based on their experiences. They succeed at incorporating comedic effects authentically, which often means they modify the content and the way it’s presented to fit their own style and identity. Additionally, defying gender stereotypes can work in their favor as an element of surprise. Because the audience wasn’t expecting them, they tend to perceive them more positively after they succeed, which further motivates the speaker to do their best.
Let’s also not forget that there are so many impressive ladies out there, like the stand-up comedian, writer, and actress Ali Wong, who was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and recently won a Golden Globe for outstanding lead actress for her role in the Netflix comedy-drama series Beef. This achievement made her the only Asian woman to win a lead acting Emmy.
Her work explores themes of cultural identity, motherhood, and sexuality from a feminist perspective. She diligently honed her craft, performing as many as nine sets a night in comedy clubs around New York in her early career. Women like her should be the inspiration for those who dream of ever stepping on the comedic stage, instead of being discouraged by gendered stereotypes.
