But harm (physical or emotional) against one group doesn’t justify blind hate against another. Should 5+ million Germans be slaughtered to make up for the holocaust! Of course not. Should men who’ve never been sexist towards women be treated as inferiors! Of couse not.

Discrimination is based upon prejudiced and limiting behaviour towards 1 or more people based upon a real (or perceived) belonging to a group. Part of the solution is to make it known that the ‘victims’ are not all alike and, similarly, that their persecutors are also not all alike in their attitudes, beliefs or appearance. Besides, we can all change. Even misogynists or misandrists.

Here’s a proactive thought – someone should create a website that aims to educate women AND MEN about the issues of sexism (against either gender). Include examples of sexist behaviour (for both genders). Point out that the pain of childbirth is not adequate reason to diminish men’s responsibility in child-rearing.

Here’s an existing website:

http://www.understandingprejudice.org

Here’s a few examples of female chauvinism:
‘women are more mature than men’
‘the difference between men and boys is the size of their toys’
the idea that men who like cooking are effeminate (or even ‘gay’)
the same for liking opera, plays, dancing, ballet…
the idea of ‘manning up’ or ‘growing a pair’
Women EXPECTING men to always make the first move in a relationship – I’m not against confidence, but men have the right to be shy, awkward, and ‘mediocre’

I would also add the selling of compact camera with more than 8MP resolution as ‘better’. There is no resolving power in a typical compact lense above that, so it is better to concentrate on making more sensitive cameras, but this does not fit with the marketing model.

- pressing an elevator button repeatedly makes the elevator come faster
- likewise: clicking on an icon repeatedly makes the app start faster
- especially true for English native speakers: if someone does not understand your English so well, just speak louder