double standard
noun
1
: a set of principles that applies differently and usually more rigorously to one group of people or circumstances than to another
especially
: a code of morals that applies more severe standards of sexual behavior to women than to men
2
Examples of double standard in a Sentence
She argued that society applies a double standard in dealing with women who commit adultery.
Recent Examples on the Web
Though Clark hasn’t said anything to fuel the Black-white narrative surrounding her meteoric rise, talks about a double standard are being had.
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Kyle Hightower, Fortune, 13 May 2024
But is there a double standard having to do with people's narratives and in some cases, with antisemitism?
—Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 12 May 2024
The double standard can hardly be lost on students.
—Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, The New Yorker, 8 May 2024
Later, Bunnie posted a clip of Jelly meeting Swift and pointed out a double standard in how they were treated.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
With this year's protests, Trump has also argued there's a double standard for liberals and conservatives.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
Many called that an example of a racist double standard.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
What did this say about the royals and their control of social media vis-a-vis tabloid news, one New York Times columnist asked, while another saw a double standard between the treatment of Middleton and her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
Read more One Day Star Ambika Mod Is Processing the Emma Morley Criticism in Therapy
The 28-year-old Netflix star digs into double standards in the romance genre, criticism of her One Day character, and whether or not Emma and Dexter would make it in today's world.
—Lian Brooks, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2024
Kyle Hightower, Fortune, 13 May 2024
But is there a double standard having to do with people's narratives and in some cases, with antisemitism?
—Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 12 May 2024
The double standard can hardly be lost on students.
—Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, The New Yorker, 8 May 2024
Later, Bunnie posted a clip of Jelly meeting Swift and pointed out a double standard in how they were treated.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
With this year's protests, Trump has also argued there's a double standard for liberals and conservatives.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
Many called that an example of a racist double standard.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
What did this say about the royals and their control of social media vis-a-vis tabloid news, one New York Times columnist asked, while another saw a double standard between the treatment of Middleton and her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
Read more One Day Star Ambika Mod Is Processing the Emma Morley Criticism in Therapy
The 28-year-old Netflix star digs into double standards in the romance genre, criticism of her One Day character, and whether or not Emma and Dexter would make it in today's world.
—Lian Brooks, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Double standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20standard. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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