"We learn that when we have strong opinions, we’ll be called bitches and that if we get angry, we’ll be called hysterical. When we say what we want, we’re called pushy or aggressive.

Part of learning “ladylike” behaviour is about learning to smile politely when someone is being crude. Men fight, women giggle and fume silently.” 

— Women And Girls Don’t Need To Be Told To Be Nicer | xoJane (via brute-reason)