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

[M30USA]

Open-ended question here. Fire away!

[pteromom]

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.

[anne1707]

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)

[regine_phalange]

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

[xxoo]

I've said it, meaning:

 

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

[somedude81]

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

 

Take responsibility and act like an adult.

[M30USA]

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]

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)

[dragon_fly_7]

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 March 18, 2014 by dragon_fly_7

[whichwayisup]

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]

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]

...Stick around.....

[xxoo]

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

[Almond_Joy]

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

 

 

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 .

[xxoo]

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

[jba10582]

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

[lino]

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

[crederer]

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]

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]

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

 

 

Golly!

[contact1]

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:

[lino]

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]

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.