Shit To Stop Telling Maltese Women
As gender equality continues to be a hot topic of discussion in Malta, there’s still a long list of shit that’s thrown women’s way on the island. If you think we’ve finally made it to a point where women and men are equal, think again. Here are 12 things Maltese women are absolutely tired of hearing.
1. “Meta ħa tiżżewweġ?”
(“When are you getting married?”)
Hmm, I don’t know. How about a couple of weeks after you start minding your own business?
2. “Uwejja, kemm tieħu għalik!”
(“Come on, why are you so easily offended?”)
Yep, I’m definitely the problem here.
Especially if we’re at work and you literally just commented about how my ass looks in this new pair of jeans.
3. “Istja, you’re like one of the guys!”
Oh, is that because I’m cool, or because I’m ball-crushingly honest? I forgot that’s a trait which is only found in men.
4. “Ejja come help me prepare food for your brother and father, go do some shopping, and let’s be quick because they’ll soon be here from work!”
Seriously mum?! I thought we were meant to have each other’s backs, why are you propagating stereotypes?
5. “They broke up? Miskin, she must’ve driven him crazy”
Yes, a man has just tried to burn his ex-girlfriend in front of her young child in the street in broad daylight, but it’s definitely her fault.
God knows what poor state she must’ve driven him to.
6. “How can you not want kids? You’re a woman after all; I’m sure you’ll come around one day”
Ah yes, forgive me for momentarily forgetting my one purpose in life.
Don’t worry though; I won’t disappoint you, I’m sure my hardwired need to procreate will kick in soon enough.
7. “You should wear heels more often”
or “This dress makes you look slutty, I don’t like it”
Mhm. Cool. Thanks for that brutal opinion. It’s almost like you feel entitled enough to think your enforced views should alter my life.
I mean, no one asked you for your input though, guy who looks like he hasn’t showered since 9/11.
8. “Wait, you like video games?!”
Erm, yes? Gentle reminder: video games have age restrictions, not gender ones. The more you know huh?
9. “A job and children? Are you sure?”
If a man had to show a remote interest in housework or taking care of the children, it would suddenly turn into, “Iii marelli raġel jaħdem u jieħu ħsieb it-tfal? Wow kemm hi lucky!”
But hey, I can’t dream of doing both, because women are physically incapable of doing that, am I right?
If MEP Roberta Metsola is still getting this shit on a daily basis, imagine what Maltese women are getting on a regular basis.
10. “Minn Zammit għall Zerafa? Ma tantx sejra ‘l bogħod allinqas!”
Wouldn’t you know, that’s exactly why I chose to start dating that guy of all the other thousands.
And I’m absolutely overjoyed that, at least, the pain of being forced to change my surname will be alleviated by getting to keep the same first letter.
And when it’s not that, it’s:
11. “Hmm that surname doesn’t really work with yours, does it?”
Yes, that’s my number one concern with the guy I’m dating.
Also, way to automatically assume I’m just going to take my boyfriend’s name when we get married.
12. “Jaqaw qeda bih?”
Don’t. You. Fucking. Dare.
BONUS: “Aw lily!”
Or biċċa laħam. Or sex. Or ħi.
Or literally any word you decide to throw my way mid-catcall. How about no?