Most women have a lot on their plate. Between managing work life, and family life, and striving to reach personal goals in between, women tend to take on as many challenges. Luckily, there are plenty of ways men can help make life a little easier and more enjoyable for the favorite women in their lives. These 12 acts may seem small but they seriously help make every woman's life a little bit better.
Stop Mansplaining
Mansplaining is something so many men do without even realizing it. They start to explain things in simple, almost idiotic, terms, assuming that women know nothing about the topic. Men need to stop explaining things that women already fully understand.
Do Not Catcall
Shouting out to a woman to say that they look good is actually not flattering. It can be uncomfortable and unnerving for women to be yelled at and have their appearance made the center of attention. Many men think that it is “harmless fun” to catcall but it needs to stop. It is inappropriate and can make women extremely stressed.
Believe What Women Say
Women’s opinions are often discarded as being “emotional”. When a woman reacts to a certain topic or event, the response is typically valid and accurate. Men need to stop disregarding what women say and believe them!
Actively Listen
When women start to talk, stop and listen. Some men tend to be passive listeners, not giving women 100% of their attention. When you truly stop to hear what a woman has to say, you will be surprised by what you can learn!
Learn About Reproductive Health
A woman’s body is much, much different than a man's and it would do all men some good to learn more about how the female body works, especially when it comes to reproductive health. Understanding how a woman's body works will open the eyes of many men. This knowledge can be used to help women feel better and be healthier.
Don’t Judge Appearances
Men need to stop making assumptions about women based on their appearance. What a woman wears does not reflect her morality. Some women like to dress a little sexier while others are more comfortable when in cozy sweatpants. Clothing is a matter of taste and comfort, not something that a woman should be judged on.
Give Credit When It’s Due
Women’s efforts are very often overlooked, especially in the workplace where they are still underrepresented. When a woman is successful at work or at home, they deserve to be recognized for their efforts. Men need to make sure they are giving women full credit for their work, their contributions, and their ideas.
Advocate for Women
Many men say that they support women and women’s rights but they should prove it! Get out there and push for equality in rallies, marches, and in the workplace. Men need to be more active in pushing for women’s rights if they truly want to support women.
Step Up at Home
Women often take on the majority of the day-to-day household activities. If men want to really make life easier for women, they need to do more when at home. Do the cleaning, cooking, and childcare. Doing your fair share, or more, will seriously help the women in your life.
Challenge Sexism
When men hear others being sexist or actually harassing a woman, they need to step in and stop it. Do not look the other way when a woman is being treated unfairly. Step up and help!
Ask If Women Need Help
Women often take on tons of tasks and manage them without ever asking for help. However, it is always nice when a man asks how they can help. You may make a woman's life a little easier just by asking! She may accept your offer or she may just feel good knowing that a man is there to support her if needed.
Do More
There is always more that men can do to help women. From advocating for equality in the workplace to helping at home to just being a supportive person, men can help make women's lives easier in so many ways! Men should sit down and think about what they can do to help women and then act on it. Do more, be better, and always try harder.
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