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Poll: Gender Stereotypes - Males

Which negative stereotype on men which is still often displayed in movies and TV shows (especially in Hollywood) do you find most upsetting?

Here's the Female List

Discuss here

Results of 2,048 votes:

  1. 1.

    Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling in Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)

     
    Men are worthless if they're not bursting with phyisical strength and confidence.
  2. 2.

    Ricky tapes Jane

     
    Attractive males who follow females are devoted and interesting. Unattractive males who follow females are creepy stalkers.
  3. 3.

    John LaMotta and Liz Sheridan in ALF (1986)

     
    Men are uncultivated, rude, and only want to watch sports on TV, preferably with nothing on but a white undershirt. (at least once they reach a certain age.)

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