‘Too loud’, ‘too messy’, ‘too much’ … why should women be expected to shrink and shut up?
- Posted on July 20, 2025
- By The Guardian
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‘Too loud’, ‘too messy’, ‘too much’ … why should women be expected to shrink and shut up?

As Lena Dunham’s new show reminds us, whether they’re at work or on a date, women are expected to tone it down if they want to get on. What if they refuse to play ball?