Double Take

A friend of mine from Austin and I were having a conversation the other day about “Double Standards”.  Both she and I are single and it irritates us both that men can go out and date as many women as they want and have multiple partners but if a woman dates more than one man she is labeled a “whore”.  Now, I am not much of a dater myself but I find the double standard irritating none the less.  But this got me to thinking of other double standards that are out which are just as irritating.

1. Why is okay for two women to be together romantically but it is frowned upon for men?
2. How can a man and woman be in the same position at work yet the woman is generally paid less?
3. If a man takes charge and speaks his mind he is assertive but if a woman does the same she is a bitch.
4. You insist your significant other doesn’t speak or have any type of communication with their ex but it’s okay for you to talk and even hang out or dine with yours.
5. Multiple partners – he’s a stud and she’s a slut.
6. If a man asks a question of his partner he is concerned but if a woman asks she being nosey?
7. When you drive assertively or aggressively it is okay but if someone else does they are being an ass?
8. You expect someone to be civil to you even when you treat or judge them unfairly?
9. If a man dresses nice he’s deemed high quality or affluent but a woman who dresses impeccably is thought of as high maintenance.
10. Why is okay for a man to date a woman 10 years his junior but a woman is looked down upon typically?

These are just some of the things that make me wonder what in the hell is wrong with society today.