7 Moments of Blatant Sexism That Took Place More Recently Than You Think (PHOTOS)
Misogyny is apparently still alive and well in the world, as women continue to be treated differently than men. Of course women have come a long, long way since the days it was illegal to wear pants ... or have we?
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Here are seven examples of blatant sexism that took place way more recently than you think.
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2016
In February 2016, an Italian man had his wife arrested for mistreatment of the family, because she didn't cook or clean to his satisfaction. I guess he's going to be left cleaning up after himself after all.
Current
Let's hope that the fairer sex doesn't do much driving, because I'm pretty sure road rage and cursing go hand-in-hand. It's still technically illegal for women to cuss in Logan, Utah.
2015
Republican David Moore introduced legislation to ban women from wearing yoga pants in public in 2015. He also wanted to keep anyone from wearing Speedos, which actually sounds like a pretty decent idea in the scheme of things.
2016
The craziest part is that women still have to wait 100 days (at least it's not six months?) before getting remarried ... men still don't have a waiting period.
2008
The Saudi Arabian girl was married off by her father, and the court denied her mom's request for a divorce until the child reach puberty.
2016
In January 2016, the Defense Department lifted gender-based restrictions for women in combat. Because why should the boys have all the fun?
2010
Thanks to a North Carolina law, it isn't considered "rape" if the victim gives their initial consent to the act, and then changes their mind, even if they're being hurt. Come on, North Carolina -- get it together.