We Decoded The Sexism Behind These 12 Common Statements Women Hear Every Day

Asmita

Language is a product of culture. It constantly borrows from the beliefs and the value system of a society. 

The sexist attitude of our society is, hence, also reflected in the language that we use to ask questions, to report something, or to tell a story. From doctors to landlords, women everywhere have to deal with statements with not-so-hidden sexist sentiments. We decoded a few of them.

Design Credits – Nupur Agrawal

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