Sexism Made me Stress And Depress

Marikina, Philippines
April 26, 2011 8:16am CST
I feel insecure of men and I do not know how do deal with it, especially if there is a topic about 'sexism' in other forums. The social role between men and women made me stress and depress everytime I think about it. Why do men are so strong, superior and dominant? What are we going to do about it? I feel as if men are dominating women, not just in our country here in the Philippines, but some other countries as well. What do you do to take away stress and depress? What must I do?
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6 responses
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
27 Apr 11
I don't think you could do anything at all. You don't need to fret about it because there's nothing you could do about it. Well, you can do something about it, but the effects wouldn't be something you could see quickly. It takes a lot of time and effort for something to change, and thinking that you could change the world in a blink would be a huge expectation. I think you should just relax and do what you can do as long as you don't step in anyone's shoes. For example, it doesn't mean that you're a girl and you can't do anything better than your male counterparts. I mean, it's good to be aggressive and just speak your mind, but you need to be open as well with other people's ideas. Let your work speak your greatness. As for me, I don't really feel the pressure. I mean, I do have an aggressive personality but I know my limitation. I don't go to work in order to conquer a position or prestige, I just do my best and let it speak my skills.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
27 Apr 11
For me accept that it is your life and you have no friends who is not belong to the group it is good if you find one who is not dominant.
• United States
26 Apr 11
You are feeling Stressed and Depressed over something that is out of your control. Sexism has been around for ages, even here in the U.S., we still have sexism. In fact, we reverse sexism as well. Not sexism against women, but sexism against men. I, like many other people, wish that it would go away, but sadly, it will not go away anytime soon. What you can do though, is if you feel like you are being treated unfairly, if you can, tell someone, and see what they recommend in your country because I am not exactly sure how things work around there. In the U.S., if it is sexism at work, you can tell your H.R. or Human Resources, and if it is sexism at home or in your family, leave the person who is putting you through that, don't stand for it.
@piya84 (2581)
• India
27 Apr 11
life is imperfect and unfair and its always gonna be like that.Just accept it.
• Philippines
26 Apr 11
women are people -  not objects or decorations
Hello Introvertshy, No offense but i sense a bit insecurity there about the MEn. to be honest, the so called dominating thing is also a huge disadvantage and not respecting women by limiting their movement and freedom is a sign of weakness among men. I don't know you're exact details in this because I rarely see you COMMENT on your responders to explain it further. but i think this should give you opportunity to do the right thing and show the men that you're also good. besides, why bother yourself with that forum when you can spend more time in mylot.
• Netherlands
26 Apr 11
Iam nothing like that. Iam a bit emancipated hiihii. If a guy loves a girl who consider to be like role model then let him look for a role model. A guy want to be with me for who I am. And believe me many men here like a woman like me. For the Philppines I dont know how it is. Maybe you can look for another type of men???