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Anika
Lv 6
Anika asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 5 years ago

How to deal with a sexist father?

Alright, so my problem is my dad is really sexist. He always talks disrespectfully about women, refused to buy my sister and I menstrual supplies and told us to use a rag instead, and even told me once a man will never love me, and if he were in a relationship with a woman like me he would throw her on the street. He also says he will become like a Muslim father and beat us senseless (even though I know many Muslim families, and they treat their women with the utmost respect). Whenever my mom comes over, he manhandles her and gropes her. They have been divorced for about 4 years, seperated for almost 10. I cannot figure out a constructive way to deal with this. Please help?

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  • ?
    Lv 5
    5 years ago
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    I'm sorry but if he's still like this then he isn't ever going to change. He's very ignorant and lost and needs counseling. All you can do now is take a stand for yourself and show that you are a person with your own ideas and feelings and that you will not accept that kind of treatment- don't raise your voice or anything and do it with your head held high and as much respect as you can because he still is your father at the end of the day. If he threatens to beat you then challenge him to try and have the police ready to be called if he gets to that point. It's scary yes but he needs to understand that women are not people you can talk bad about and get away with. Good luck

  • 5 years ago

    The first sign of unhappiness is when you act mean toward other people. Ask him what he is sad about what he regrets in life. What could he change to be a better person. See what he says

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    It sounds almost as if he has been brainwashed by his religion whereby he believes women are second class citizens and that men have exclusive power over women by virtue of their gender. If this is the case there is probably little you can do IMO.

  • S
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    you need to talk to a school counselor your dad needs help. HE needs to learn how to parent and be a decent man You are the only one that can get the ball rolling in the right direction you need to share with some one that can help. Do it as soon as possible. Only you have the right to intervene and help him to see his way is wrong.

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  • 5 years ago

    Move in with your mom.

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