commentr/StutterJuly 1, 2025

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I can’t say this with certainty but don’t hate my comment at first glance. I think socially, especially in intimate relationships and for job security stuttering tends to be worse for me due to gender norms. You need to exhibit confidence and prosperity as a male at a much higher rate, it’s not my choice that exist. Those traits are the most appealing traits men can have in gaining respect from men and women. Stuttering robs you of many positive first impressions. Studies show that women often get treated better for having disabilities in the workplace than men by a margin. It’s wrong you don’t have as much representation, and take what I say with a grain of salt. I couldn’t find any direct studies about lifelong studies of men and women who stutter. Your experiences are equally as impactful on to you personally and it’s comparing apples and oranges. I just think with gender norms men trend on having a hard time in social aspects. Being called cute for stuttering must be demeaning in its own way but being viewed as repulsive is another thing. Not all gender circumstances are the same or follow the trends but you must understand stuttering is far less attractive in men on all fronts.

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School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Employment & CareerDating & RomanceIdentity & Self-PerceptionStigma & BullyingAccess & Rights