Am I Misogynistic?

Take this quiz to see if you're sexist or not.

Misogyny, or prejudice against women, can be pretty obvious. Other times, though, we're not even aware we're doing it. Are you a misogynist?

Give your honest answers to a few quick questions, and we'll tell you how misogynistic you are (or aren't)!

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Questions Overview

1. Which of these jobs do you think a woman is best suited for?
  1. CEO or president of a company
  2. Customer service worker, like a receptionist
  3. Mother or caretaker
  4. Surgeon or doctor
  5. Nurse
  6. Any of these
2. You see a pretty woman on the street and want to compliment her. What do you say?
  1. "Hello, gorgeous. Looking good!"
  2. "Hey, babe. What are you doing tonight?"
  3. "Excuse me, you look wonderful today."
  4. "I love your dress! It looks wonderful on you."
  5. I smile and nod, keeping my comments to myself.
3. Do you believe that a woman should always take the man's last name when they marry?
  1. Yes, always.
  2. No, not if she doesn't want to.
  3. I'm not sure.
4. Who's better at driving cars, in general?
  1. Men
  2. Women
  3. They're equally skilled.
5. Who's more emotional and irrational?
  1. Men
  2. Women
  3. They're equally emotional.
6. Why do you think women wear makeup, generally?
  1. To look good for men.
  2. To feel good about themselves.
  3. Societal pressures encourage them to, and punish them when they don't.
  4. I'm not sure.
7. Is it possible for men and women to be "just friends?"
  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. It's complicated.
8. How do you feel about feminism?
  1. It's unnecessary.
  2. I get it, but some women take it too far.
  3. Feminism is still needed to achieve equality.
9. What's the bigger problem: misogyny or misandry (prejudice against men)?
  1. Misogyny
  2. Misandry
  3. I'm not sure.
10. A friend says, "She's kind of ugly, but I'd still hit it." How do you respond?
  1. I agree. Ugly women can still be sexually attractive.
  2. It makes me uncomfortable, but I don't say anything.
  3. I tell him that's inappropriate and problematic.
  4. I laugh. It's just a joke.
11. In a straight relationship, whose responsibility is it to cook and clean, generally?
  1. The woman's.
  2. The man's.
  3. They should share it equally, or according to their ability.
12. Which of these is the best gift for a little girl?
  1. A toy kitchen set, with dishes and a sink
  2. A toy doctor's set, with a stethoscope and syringe
  3. A dinosaur action figure
  4. A baby doll with a toy bottle
  5. A pretty new dress
  6. Whichever one she asks for

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In many ways, society reinforces negative ideas about women, like how they should be treated and what kind of people they are, and it's easy to internalize these ideas without even realizing it. In the process, you may hurt people you love without meaning to, or even hurting yourself.

Next time you interact with a woman, whether she's a classmate, coworker, or even a celebrity you watch on TV, stop and investigate your thoughts and feelings toward her. Do you think about her differently than you think about a similar person who happens to be a man? Are those thoughts negative? If someone thought about you that way, would you appreciate it, or would it bother you? Investigating these thoughts is the first step to unlearning many things society teaches us.

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Recognizing Misogyny

What is misogyny?
Misogyny is any thoughts or behaviors about or toward women that are aggressive, hateful, or assume they’re inherently lesser than their male counterparts. It comes in many forms, like how you think about women in general, what you say to them, or how you treat them.

Why does misogyny exist?
That’s a complicated question, and the answer is equally complicated. There’s no single source of misogyny, but much of it stems from societal structures and learned behavior. Women have been oppressed and repressed throughout history for many unjust reasons, often because they’ve been seen primarily as fragile caretakers who aren’t as capable as men, though of course this isn’t the case. Because of this, societal attitudes favor men and put them in positions of power and authority over women. Then, young people observe these structures and learn them, repeating the cycle.

What’s an example of misogyny?
There are many. Some obvious examples include things like calling women derogatory names, harassing them on the street, making sexist jokes, performing violence against them, or assuming they’re not as capable as men. More insidious, less obvious examples include promoting men over women at work, assuming women need special or more careful treatment, or sequestering them to certain roles, like housewives or caretakers, even when they don’t desire those roles.

What are signs of misogyny?

  • Making rude remarks toward women.
  • Thinking women deserve different or lesser treatment than men.
  • Believing stereotypes about women.
  • Not having many women friends.
  • Thinking of women primarily as sexual objects.
  • Ignoring women or speaking over them.
  • Blaming women for one’s own mistakes or decisions.
  • Believing in traditional, inflexible gender roles.

How can you reverse and unlearn misogyny? The first step is always to stop and examine your own thoughts and attitudes. When you interact with or think about a woman, ask yourself why you think that thought. Is it something you’d think about a similar man? Would you say that thought out loud? Where did that thought come from? Is it true? Do you tend to think similar things about other women? Once you start asking yourself these questions and investigating your own habits and behaviors, you can begin to unravel your misogynistic patterns.

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