7 Stereotypes about Women That Are Actually True ...

By Vladlena • Jun 14, 2014 MD

Stereotypes are common beliefs about certain social groups that are based on prior assumptions, but while some stereotypes are completely irrational, other stereotypes about women, in particular, are actually true. These actions became labeled as female stereotypes because they have been observed in many women for so long, and therefore prove to be completely correct most of the time. Let’s take a look at some stereotypes about women that are more than often true.

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1. Women Are Sensitive

Most of the stereotypes about women accentuate the sensitivity that most women acquire. There are probably are some exceptions to this statement, because when are there not? However, you have to admit that each and every one of us ladies has a sensitive side. No matter how tough and strong you may present yourself to be, there is a very sensitive girl in there somewhere.

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2. Women Love to Talk

Gossip or not, women love to talk! We love to share our ideas and form significant connections with others by bonding through verbal communication. Give us one topic and we will gradually digress to a completely different subject with ease. It just comes naturally!

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3. Women Are Lightweights

While many women would beg to differ, science proves that this particular stereotype is true, but not for the reasons you are thinking. The ratio of water to fat is much lower in women and therefore not much of the alcohol can be diluted. In addition, women produce less of the liver enzyme, which converts alcohol into an inactive state. So there is a biologically rational explanation to this phenomenon.

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4. Women Are Catty

This stereotype is true only under certain circumstances. It is incorrect to say that all women are catty, but it is more appropriate to re-word it to ‘All women CAN be catty.’ Even the calmest and most rational women have their breakdowns and even they can snap at others.

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5. Women Are Emotional

Women are very emotional creatures! We think too much, read into things with greater detail and unintentionally form close emotional bonds with others. At times this can be our weakness, but most of the time it is our strength. We are compassionate beings that understand the world on a very different level.

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6. Women Eat Ice Cream when Upset

It is that classic scene in every romance movie when the main heroine eats a tub of ice cream while watching TV after a break up. In case you were wondering, yes, we all do it! While it is not always ice cream, we often turn to our guilty pleasures for comfort. There is nothing better than giving yourself a cheat day and indulging in your favorite foods.

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7. Women Tell Their Friends Everything

Close girlfriends talk about everything, and by everything, I mean both the important things and other things that are not even conversation-worthy. Especially when it comes to relationships, women turn to each other for advice and they vent to one another about their problems in the hopes of finding a solution as a team.

No stereotype is completely true for every social group, but there are some common occurrences that follow a pattern in women of all ages, nationalities, shapes and sizes. What are some other female stereotypes that you can label as true?

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  • Juliette

    2014-06-14T23:56:04.803Z

    most of them arent accurate to my situation
  • Riya

    2014-06-14T23:48:59.021Z

    Ascribing positive stereotypes may seem benevolent but it is still wrong to do so as it is false. Stereotype, in its most accurate definition, should mean it is an over-simplification of a group's behavior. "Correct stereotype"? Are you serious?
  • Jenna

    2014-06-16T15:11:17.440Z

    I agree with everything but the last to, when I'm upset I want some tea or some homemade comfort food not ice cream. and I do not go to my friends for everything. why? because they might be your friends but thy ain't family!
  • Bob

    2014-06-14T23:34:33.951Z

    I loved this article n it's true
  • Luxy

    2014-06-15T00:30:35.017Z

    1,4,5, and 6 are incorrect . I don't eat ice cream when sad nor am I emotional . I don't have breakdowns nor do I snap at people . And I'm not sensitive .
  • Talitha

    2014-06-19T00:01:06.286Z

    partly true. 'catty' is a bit harsh tho, look at the definition..
  • Akire

    2014-07-01T21:34:25.427Z

    The last three don't apply to me. I have never cried over a friend in my life due to the fact that I don't make emotional connections. When I am upset I read a book or go on a walk, not eat, and I don't tell anyone everything.
  • Ellie

    2014-07-01T15:44:11.651Z

    Men are just as emotional naturally, but are taught from a young age to be 'tough' and not show emotion so they suppress it, that's why there's an issue with men committing suicide because they aren't as likely to talk about their feelings with other as our culture deems it less socially acceptable. Also for one of the points I don't think that using the term 'catty' is correct, what your really referring to is the fact that women can also show aggression and aren't passive, agreeable creatures all the time. We stand up for ourselves too.
  • Thelma62913

    2014-06-17T01:37:04.834Z

    I agree with just about everything listed.
  • Renita

    2014-06-15T09:59:20.151Z

    I agree w/ a majority of this list. Although I personally do not fall in each category you're right on w/ stating that most women do or have these tendencies. Which is honestly why I personally do not have but 1 female friend I'm close with. And I still limit what I share with her or what she can share with me. our compassion can be a strength and weakness. I'd much rather work for a man than a women b/c women are emotional and make decisions based on that emotion. at least per my own experiences.
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