Over the years, women all over the world have been successfully battling sexism day in and day out. Be it pilots who school sexist passengers or photojournalists who defy discriminatory bans. In this quest to achieve equality, they’ve also been joined by men who smash toxic masculinity and fight alongside them. But even in this day and age, there are a few who hold outdated views on the matter.
Like Twitter user @AJA_Cortes who came up with a 12-point checklist on ‘How to be a Beautiful Woman’
How to be a Beautiful Woman
– Be thin
– Be able to cook
– Have long hair
– Wear make-up
– Be feminine
– Be graceful
– Be Sensual
– Shave (should without saying)
– Be fashionable
– Wear pink and feminine colors
– Love men
– Listen to menStay classy ladies!
— Alexander "Chadicus Rex" Cortes (@AJA_Cortes) February 21, 2019
After his tweet went up, a lot of netizens initially thought it was some kind of satire. But upon reading his updates, it was revealed that he did, in fact, believe what he was saying to be true. His thread even categorically stated that,
“remember, only a man can tell a woman how to act”
He went on to share a link where women could contact him and learn how to attract ‘masculine men’.
To women who didn’t approve of his sexist list, he had this to say.
If you’re angry, it might be because your excess bodyfat is causing hormonal fluctuations that make you emotional
You can fix this by working out and going to the gym and unfatting Yourself
Fit women are pretty women https://t.co/R3BCeSa72l
— Alexander "Chadicus Rex" Cortes (@AJA_Cortes) February 21, 2019
Obviously, he faced backlash for his tweet by both men and women. Here are a few responses that came his way.
And the academy award winner for biggest scumbag goes to… This guy! Who would've thought! You don't deserve anyone.
— Sam Holder (@nuckchorris1234) February 24, 2019
jeez you are mad dumb if you think that's what it is pic.twitter.com/xCazu087I4
— nova á´´ (@_rosepetalharry) February 24, 2019
How to be a tool
– Write tweets like this
The End
— ghost dog (@JeetoCheesus) February 22, 2019
Real men love strong women who recognize this hollow sadness as absolute garbage. But good luck with that, bro.
— Steve Blum (@blumspew) February 23, 2019
How to be the best woman:
– just be you
– believe in yourself
– love yourself
– know you are beautiful just the way you are
– listen to your heart
– wear whatever makes you happy
– take time for yourself
– tell this asshat and other asshats like him to 👇 pic.twitter.com/Ynfb8fr5In— Mary E. McGlynn (@MaryEMcGlynn) February 22, 2019
A helpful guide from 1857
— Lauren Crosier (@laurencrosier) February 24, 2019
— Lavinia J. Franciosi (@livfranciosi) February 24, 2019
This is actually disgusting and disturbing. No woman should ever feel as though they are not enough or they have to be someone so they can feel loved. Society has had unrealistic expectations for women for far too long.
— Moriah (@IglesiasMoriah) February 24, 2019
The man calls himself a trainer, writer and speaker but his views are heavily prejudiced against women. Sadly, there is no ‘cure’ for being a sexist. All we can do is hope that he gets well soon.