--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's like, \"Women can't handle things…" description: "\"It's like, \"Women can't handle things because they're always sad. That's estrogen.\" Men brag about testosterone, which makes them completely out of con..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0e/jen-kirkman-2547_bars_it-s-like-women-can-t-handle-things-beca_2606026.jpg" --- # It's like, "Women can't handle things because they're… ![“It's like, "Women can't handle things because they're always sad. That's estrogen." Men brag about testosterone, which makes them completely out of control too. On the other end of things, it's like, "Oh it was just testosterone. He got in a bar fight." Why is that better than crying at work?” quote by Jen Kirkman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0e/jen-kirkman-2547_bars_it-s-like-women-can-t-handle-things-beca_2606026.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0e/jen-kirkman-2547_bars_it-s-like-women-can-t-handle-things-beca_2606026.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0e/jen-kirkman-2547_bars_it-s-like-women-can-t-handle-things-beca_2606026.jpg) > “It's like, "Women can't handle things because they're always sad. That's estrogen." Men brag about testosterone, which makes them completely out of control too. On the other end of things, it's like, "Oh it was just testosterone. He got in a bar fight." Why is that better than crying at work?” [Jen Kirkman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jen-kirkman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Gender stereotypes link emotions to hormones, but both men and women use them to excuse behavior. **In simple terms:** People blame hormones for bad actions, reinforcing stereotypes. Key Takeaway Question and challenge gendered excuses. Themes gender stereotypes emotions humor Mood critical ironic Type social observational When to use this quote - workplace dynamics - relationship counseling - media analysis - education programs Key Concepts social conditioning masculinity femininity accountability Questions to Reflect On - What are the real roots of emotional expression? - How can we move beyond hormonal excuses? A Different Perspective Not all behavior is hormonally driven; oversimplifies complex issues. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Cry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cry/) [Men](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/men/) [Testosterone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/testosterone/) ## Related quotes > [Women speak in estrogen. 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