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Real Warri Pikin: Why Assertive Women Are Often Labelled Aggressive

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Nigerian comedian Real Warri Pikin has spoken about the different standards often applied to men and women who are assertive. She said a man who stands firm may be described as strong, resilient or a leader, while a woman who does the same is often labelled mean, aggressive, difficult or bossy. According to her, women are frequently expected to be soft, agreeable and accommodating. She said setting boundaries or saying no can quickly be interpreted as having an attitude, amid the controversy surrounding her show.

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noah

Where do people draw the line between being assertive and being aggressive, especially when judging women versus men?

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prince

Exactly. The same confidence can be praised in men but treated as a problem when a woman shows it.

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hala

The same firmness can attract praise as leadership in men and harsh labels in women. That double standard is worth discussing.

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yemi

Labels can be unfair, but tone and how someone treats others still matter regardless of whether the person is a man or woman.

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femi

It helps to address the specific behaviour instead of using broad labels. Say what felt disrespectful or helpful, and keep gender out of it.

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