Double Standards

A man can have a bad day,

And simply take it in stride,

He'll grab a beer or hop on his bike,

And let the stress subside.

But a woman's bad day is different,

She's judged for her mood and behaviour,

And criticised for not being herself,

As if she's done a great disfavour.

A man can be tired from work,

Driving, meetings, and more,

But he comes home to a clean house,

And a meal waiting at the door.

A woman also works and studies hard,

But before she can even rest,

She's cooking, cleaning, doing laundry,

And still trying to give her best.

A man can hold meetings anywhere,

Without being questioned or stopped,

But a woman must hurry home,

And not leave her family dropped.

Men can delegate with ease,

While women are delegated to,

And when someone does help them out,

They feel obligated to say "thank you."

Women must always be gentle,

No matter how they're being treated,

But men can act macho and strong,

And their behaviour is often repeated.

Yet today's world is changing,

With women as breadwinners too,

Balancing work and responsibilities,

Without giving up what they must do.

Men pursue their dreams with ease,

Without sacrificing their role,

While others take on the burden,

To ensure their dreams stay whole.

But equity is what we strive for,

To level the playing field,

Where both men and women are valued,

And their contributions revealed.