Jump to content

If the phrase "woman up" existed, what would it mean?

M30USA

By M30USA
in Self-Improvement and Personal Well-Being

 Share
While the thread author can add an update and reopen discussion, this thread was last posted in over a month ago. Want to continue the conversation? Feel free to start a new thread instead!

Recommended Posts

M30USA Established Member

M30USA

Posted
Posted

Open-ended question here. Fire away!

  • Like 1
pteromom Established Member

pteromom

Posted
Posted

To me, "woman up" would mean to stand up for yourself and be the best version of who you are.

 

But it's kinda silly.

  • Like 2
anne1707 Established Member

anne1707

Posted
Posted

I would actually see it as pretty much the same as man-up. I.e. take responsibility, don't mess around, be straight with people, act (& not just talk)

  • Like 7
regine_phalange Established Member

regine_phalange

Posted
Posted

I'd look up in the sky, while wondering whether the person who said "woman" meant it in a sexist way.

  • Like 1
xxoo Established Member

xxoo

Posted
Posted

I've said it, meaning:

 

Grow up and take responsibility for your choices. Be a strong woman, not a girl.

  • Like 6
somedude81 Established Member

somedude81

Posted
Posted

I'm pretty sure it means the same thing as man up.

 

Take responsibility and act like an adult.

  • Like 2
  • Author
M30USA Established Member

M30USA

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I think saying this phrase to either a man OR a woman is ridiculous. It's not the phrase itself which bothers me, but rather what is subtly implied--to accept the fact that you're getting a raw deal and to keep up your obligations anyway.

Shepp Established Member

Shepp

Posted
Posted

Man-up altered because the persons aiming it at a women.

 

(Though I've heard girls telling each other to man-up which I still think doesn't sound as odd as 'women-up' - bit of a mouthful)

  • Like 1
dragon_fly_7 Established Member

dragon_fly_7

Posted
Posted (edited)

I think it would have the same meaning as the phrase man-up, which means to act like a responsible adult and stop being a pushover to others aka having a spine.

Edited by dragon_fly_7
whichwayisup Established Member

whichwayisup

Posted
Posted
Open-ended question here. Fire away!

 

Suck it up and be an adult it what it means. Same as man up. Take responsibility and own your own crap.

Almond_Joy Established Member

Almond_Joy

Posted
Posted

Funny. When I hear man up I think "be responsible, dutiful, and steadfast."

 

But I hear woman up and think "be nurturing, encouraging, and loving."

 

The two are gender stereotype specific to me.

 

Never heard anyone say woman up though.

TaraMaiden Established Member

TaraMaiden

Posted
Posted

...Stick around..... ;)

xxoo Established Member

xxoo

Posted
Posted
Funny. When I hear man up I think "be responsible, dutiful, and steadfast."

 

But I hear woman up and think "be nurturing, encouraging, and loving."

 

The two are gender stereotype specific to me.

 

Never heard anyone say woman up though.

 

Tone and context matter. When an acquaintance is moaning and groaning about her lousy life, but her life is that way because she's hitched her wagon to a no-good, abusive boyfriend, that's when I say, "Woman up! Dump the dead weight, and stand on your own two feet!"

 

And I don't mean be more nurturing and loving :p

  • Like 1
Almond_Joy Established Member

Almond_Joy

Posted
Posted
Tone and context matter. When an acquaintance is moaning and groaning about her lousy life, but her life is that way because she's hitched her wagon to a no-good, abusive boyfriend, that's when I say, "Woman up! Dump the dead weight, and stand on your own two feet!"

 

And I don't mean be more nurturing and loving :p

 

 

Lol. When I have these kinds of convos with my girlfriend I'll say "ante up" or "grow a pair."

 

And surprisingly I never say man up to my bf! I usually say step your game up lol.

 

 

I really don't like the phrases man or woman up....which makes me wonder why I like grow a pair???? Maybe because it's a bit more vulgar :o.

  • Like 1
xxoo Established Member

xxoo

Posted
Posted

I like "woman up" because it defaults to women as strong. To be a woman is to be strong. Be a woman. :)

jba10582 Established Member

jba10582

Posted
Posted

Its something like what most of you guys already said...apparently even urban dictionary has the phrase coined.

lino Established Member

lino

Posted
Posted

Such a phrase will never see the light of day. Neither will 'Be a real woman.'

crederer Established Member

crederer

Posted
Posted

It would mean reach down, grab your ovaries, and act like a woman!

 

So in conclusion, it would probably mean the same as "man up" to me.

TaraMaiden Established Member

TaraMaiden

Posted
Posted
Such a phrase will never see the light of day. Neither will 'Be a real woman.'

 

Sadly, wrong.

I use it frequently.

As has been mentioned elsewhere, it's highly likely, given evidence on this forum, that women ARE the "stronger sex". Particularly when it comes to emotional matters and processing them.

 

Women are not only stronger and more resilient in this aspect - they always have been.

jba10582 Established Member

jba10582

Posted
Posted

Tara, I admire your boldness! Truely a badass Buddhist!

 

:laugh:

 

Golly!

contact1 Established Member

contact1

Posted
Posted

Being a woman is tough, I can't even imagine what kind of pain ya'll go through having a baby. I think the stars every day I don't have to go through that kind of pain, guess I could never "woman up" :lmao::lmao:

lino Established Member

lino

Posted
Posted
Sadly, wrong.

I use it frequently.

As has been mentioned elsewhere, it's highly likely, given evidence on this forum, that women ARE the "stronger sex". Particularly when it comes to emotional matters and processing them.

 

Women are not only stronger and more resilient in this aspect - they always have been.

 

When I hear it said, I'll believe you.

 

Till then, talking on a forum about how emotionally strong you are, isn't difficult at all ;)

TaraMaiden Established Member

TaraMaiden

Posted
Posted
When I hear it said, I'll believe you.

 

Till then, talking on a forum about how emotionally strong you are, isn't difficult at all ;)

 

First of all, I'm saying it. so believe it.

 

Secondly, the proof is here.

And has been, since men and women began to co-exist.

 

There are areas in which women are undoubtedly 'weaker'. There are situations in which we should and may have to defer.

However, I am convinced - as are many others, loads of men included - that when it comes to 'emotional recovery' - we ladies trump men, in many ways.

 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...