Posted on 06/11/2021 1:43:44 AM PDT by nickcarraway
A Malaysian professor has been lambasted for a video in which she states that women should "dumb themselves down" in order to attract a partner.
Dr Muhaya Mohamad, who's a well-known ophthalmologist and media personality in the country, allegedly posted a video on her social media channels in which she aired her opinion on why women are marrying late.
Among the many incendiary remarks made by Muhaya, she stated that women were driven to succeed due to "high levels of testosterone", and advised them to "stop trying to liberate yourself to be equal to men".
One of her tips for women to end their singlehood included "dumbing down so men will like us, otherwise, we will end up marrying much later".
With regard to religion, the motivational speaker gave the example that women should always look to men for leadership, regardless of their status in the workplace.
According to the Malay Mail, Muhaya was quoted as saying: "All imams are men, prophets were also men.
"Let's say in the office you have a general worker who's male and a female CEO, when you're praying, the man is still leading you no matter what."
Not surprisingly, her opinions have been slammed as "sexist" and "misogynistic" by Malaysians.
Said Twitter user Farrah who reuploaded the clip to her channel: "If women are too independent, we would have high testosterone? I would rather be single if my stupidity attracts my future spouse."
Her post has attracted over 1.5 million views on Twitter, with a majority condemning Muhaya for her comments.
In an interview with World of Buzz, Farrah shared that she felt insulted by the insinuations that women should “degrade themselves just to feed a man’s ego”.
However, some noted that this could be typical of a "boomer mindset", to which one netizen disagreed.
Another user expressed concern that Muhaya's rhetoric could be "sending the wrong message" to young women. "Women should definitely not lower their intellectual level just so that they can attract a man," said the user.
The issue has also spawned the thread "#bodohbodohsikit" on Twitter, with men voicing their disagreement with Muhaya as well.
Muhaya is no stranger to controversy. She had previously come under fire in January this year, reported Malay Mail, for urging those with anxiety to stop taking their prescribed medication.
The issue of sexism in Malaysia also raised its ugly head in March, when a government body was made to apologise for posting a series of "household happiness" posters criticised for being sexist.
The Malaysian women's ministry had offered tips for how wives should behave during the country's movement control order period as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, reported several news agencies.
One post which triggered backlash advised women to "avoid nagging" their husbands and to imitate the squeaky voice of the cartoon character Doraemon.
"Who is acting? I fight off hundreds of suitors each day!"
Women should pretend to be Democrats?
Acting dumb to trick an adversary is a stratagem right out of the Art of War. Worked brilliantly for Lt. Columbo.
She got attention, which I’m sure was the point. It’s amazing how easy it is to get a bunch of people on Twitter to go ballistic.
When attention-whoring is rewarded, society gets a lot more of it.
Maylay Muslim women not only act dumb to get husbands, they
are dumb.
They get married to a schmuck who can beat them with impunity, marry up to seven co wives,and divorce them by saying “I divorce thee,” three times, and have intimate relations with the neighborhood goat.
You gots to be dumb to marry into that.
Allahwahoo Whackbar!
I know that look.
Her radio controlled vaginal insert egg vibrator just was activated by her latest suitor.
If they are smart, tell them they are pretty.
If they are pretty, tell them they are smart.
That’s what a wise man told me.
Ray Charles called it “country dumb”
Strangers would come and start asking lots of questions or directions, being pushy in general and the country folk, to use a Democrat term “folk”, just played dumb cuz they didn’t want to talk to them and after they left they didn’t want to see them again either... so they would send them on their way with some vague directions or dumb answers to their questions etc...
Was probably a very humorous pastime.
How to lead = let the other do the work, reward it with exceeding praise, and quietly bank the profits.
Yeah there is nothing I like better than having to explain schick over and over again
So you’re saying they are more than qualified to be Rat Congresspersons?
My take-any blonde can have a serious conversation anytime she wants. In being dumb she’s being very smart.
“...One post which triggered backlash advised women to “avoid nagging” ...”
Oh so true! Nagging...the number one cause of death amongst women!😎
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