Hand on heart: don't we all have some prejudices … about men, for example? Never mind – as long as we are open to accepting that they are not true.
In all honesty: Anyone who says they have no prejudices or clichés about other people is probably not particularly reflected. It's not cool, but almost all people think in boxes and transfer their experiences with certain people to others. It is crucial that we let our prejudices influence us as little as possible and that we try to give everyone a fair chance. Being aware of your own clichés is a good prerequisite for this …
On "Reddit", numerous men have taken up stereotypes about their gender that they consider to be very wrong. And even if it is "only" anonymous people on the Internet: We like to believe them!
10 prejudices about men that are one hundred percent wrong – according to men
1. Bad parents
"That I wouldn't be able to look after my children without my wife. Nothing upsets me more than comments like 'Oh, you take care of your children today, eh?' When I'm out with my boys . No, I raise my children and raise them to be good men by being a strong role model for them, as a father should be. "
2. Sex obsession
"That we think about sex 24/7. The sex drive differs from person to person – even with men. Sometimes all a man wants is a hug, an honest compliment or a little time for himself, for example to exercise to do or pursue another hobby. "
3. No self-doubt
"The belief that we have no problems with our body or our figure. This is more common than some think."
4. Back phobia
"That men don't like to bake."
5. Occasional babysitting
"That men are worse parents. 'Oh, Daddy is the babysitter today!' No, it's called father, you idiot, every day, all day. "
6. Undemanding
"That it's all about sex. My ex apparently thought that all she had to give me was her vagina. She just couldn't deal with all the other demands I make on life."
7. Chest fixed
"That we only talk about women and how big their breasts are. Who is it?"
8. Bad cooks
"That men can't cook. Cooking is masculine. You can also make a woman very happy with good food."
9. By nature emotionally cold
"That we have to hide or suppress our feelings apart from anger. It seems an unwritten law that men and women convey this message to men and boys. Anger is male. Everything else – be cool. Don't be too cheerful and just never show weakness . Don't cry. Stoic suffering is the only non-explosive negative feeling. But don't be too exuberant and fun-loving either.
This is generally considered masculine in society. And then you are in a relationship and a woman falls in love with you who would give anything to participate in your feelings, but you can hardly perceive her anymore because you have completely forgotten how to do it.
Men have feelings but are afraid to show them. And those who do it anyway are heroes. "
10. … interesting …
"That we are horny and want sex when our penis becomes stiff. Sometimes it just happens without you being able to control it."