We’ve come a long way in our society, but we still have a long way to go. With such a vast variety of double standards, people still tend be divided in more ways than one. Luckily for us, illustrators are always on the lookout to draw up these painfully real contrasts.
Below you’ll find a list of 47 striking examples of double standards in illustrations, highlighting not only the problem but also the stiffness of our minds when it comes to recognizing it in our own lives. After looking at these images, it’s clear that sometimes terms like ‘gender equality’ are reduced to no more than a catchphrase.
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It’s disturbing how accurate these are.