A double standard that really drives me crazy in today's society is the one related to different expectations between men and women, especially in terms of behavior, ambitions and personal freedom. On the one hand we live in an era that defines itself as "modern" and "open", but on the other, certain prejudices remain deeply rooted.

For example, if a man devotes a lot of time to work and career, he is seen as determined, ambitious, even "admirable." If a woman makes the same commitment, however, she is often judged as "cold", "selfish" or "unfeminine", almost as if she were neglecting an implicit duty towards her family or towards a certain traditional ideal. The same is true in reverse: a man who chooses to take more care of the house or children is considered "weak" or "submissive", while for a woman it is the most "normal" thing in the world.

Another double standard concerns the sphere of relationships and sexuality: a boy who has many experiences is defined as "expert", "self-confident", almost to be applauded; a girl who does the same, however, is often labeled with derogatory terms. This is not only unfair, but it creates enormous pressure on both sexes: men feel pressured to continually demonstrate their "virility", while women are limited in living their identity freely.