EverydaySexism Anniversary: Twitter Account Documenting Sexual Harrassment & Inequality Celebrates Third Birthday With #EverydaySexism [PHOTOS]
With sexism and gender inequality still a hot button issue in society on a daily basis, several campaigns have been started over the years to bring the issues to light.
One campaign, a Twitter account titled EverydaySexism is celebrating its three-year anniversary today, and as a result a hashtag (#everydaysexism) has been trending on the social media service throughout the day, with many chiming in with their thoughts on the movement--as well as their own personal experiences with sexism as a whole.
We're celebrating our 3rd birthday &100000th entry today!Help us shine a light on gender inequality by sharing your story of #EverydaySexism
— EverydaySexism (@EverydaySexism) April 16, 2015
While the account (and movement) has mainly dealt with the experiences women have encountered in their daily lives however, it has also provided some eye-opening experiences that men have also had with sexism as well. Check out the experiences those of both sexes have been sharing concerning sexism below:
#MadMen creator talks workplace sexism, saying women have told him, “it’s still like that.” VIDEO: https://t.co/SBEJmbLmSZ #EverydaySexism
— Larry King (@kingsthings) April 16, 2015
People assuming I'll one day change my mind about not having children, because all women want to be a mother, obv #everydaysexism — Karen (@karen87222) April 16, 2015
Being called 'intimidating' for having interests and high aspirations #everydaysexism
— Den (@yudennisse) April 16, 2015
#everydaysexism because there are still people who don't believe that men get raped too. — Den (@yudennisse) April 16, 2015
Shop assistant: "what beer does your boyfriend like?" Me: "it's for me" Him: "do you not want something more...ladylike?" #everydaysexism
— Poppy Starkie (@PoppyStarkie) April 16, 2015
People thinking I'm into football just to 'impress guys' #everydaysexism — Kate M (@Katee_Mx) April 16, 2015
When we teach girls to be ashamed of their bodies by policing what they wear instead of teaching boys consent and respect. #EverydaySexism
— Charles Clymer (@cmclymer) April 16, 2015
Being told a rape victim is 'asking for it' when wearing any clothing revealing any skin anywhere on her body #everydaysexism — Yas (@clairvoyas) April 16, 2015
Stats show girls are discouraged from learning science & math, boys from art & music; we're left w/a bunch of dumb idiots. #EverydaySexism
— Jason Mack (@thejasonmack) April 16, 2015
#everydaysexism "You're smart. For a girl" — Jed Ismael (@JadIsmael) April 16, 2015
This week I was followed by 3 men shouting 'let's talk about sex baby'. Was told it was my fault for walking that way home.. #everydaysexism
— Sarah Crosby (@DI_KittyPants) April 16, 2015
Taking taxis alone after a night out, sometimes asked why I don't have a girl with me. Clearly failing in manly obligations. #everydaysexism — Aatish Mumbles (@tishmumbles) April 16, 2015
Getting unwanted attention from a man in a bar, making it clear you don't want to talk, & getting called 'ugly' in response #everydaysexism
— Hannah Mudge (@boudledidge) April 16, 2015