The first selection of phrases engraved on the knives:

The following phrases were selected through online voting and engraved onto kitchen knives for the first edition of the installation

“You should smile more.” · “Don’t laugh so loud.” · “Women’s football is just less interesting to watch than men’s football.” · “You are not like other girls.” · “Bitch.” · “Don’t swear, you’re a girl.” · “So you study art? Does your boyfriend have a good-paying job?” · “Do you know any female artists happy in marriage?” · “Your mom probably wants grandchildren already.” · “You look tired.” · “You are bossy.” · “Girls are not leaders.” · “You are too emotional.” · “Girls just don’t think that fast. Especially in math.” · “All women should not miss a chance to become mothers.” · “You should wear something more attractive.” · “Women’s logic is so irregular.” · “Women are naturally caregivers.” · “Women know better how to juggle house chores.” · “Oh, how will you manage alone?” · “You just need to find the right guy.” · “Female role.” · “It is not very ladylike.” · “It is a woman’s job to do.” · “My ex is crazy.” · “You’re overreacting.” · “Calm down.” · “You don’t look feminine.” · “Are you PMSing?”

The rest of the open and growing research archive:

“Women age worse than men.” · “Women are the weaker sex.” · “Doesn’t your mom want a son-in-law?” · “Your biological clock is ticking.” · “Oh, you’re probably having those days.” · “Take care of your image.” · “Watch your weight.” · “Women are the keepers of the home.” · “Family well-being is a woman’s cross to bear.” · “Women’s commitments.” · “Women are fragile, but they become strong when they become mothers.” · “Male dominance is natural.” · “She’s asking for it dressed like that.” · “If she is a divorcée, it must be her fault.” · “Women are manipulative by nature.” · “The female body is so mysterious.” · “Only a demon can bleed every month and not die.”

The archive continues to expand through contributions from participants:

“Women are the jewel of the team!” (in a team composed of 99% women) · “Women are muses.” · “You must be on your period.” · “No wonder you are single; you are so intense.” · “That’s why women shouldn’t be in charge—they are too emotional.” · “You don’t want sex? You must be a prude. You want sex? You are too easy.” · “You should play hard to get; men like it that way.” · “A woman’s value is in her purity.” · “Bitch is a term invented by men to describe a woman who dares to be assertive, ambitious, or unwilling to cater to their expectations.” · “You are too emotional.” · “Oh, of course you paint—you are a girl.” · “You should be more fun; stop listening to sad music.” · “Don’t you want to have kids? What will you do otherwise?” · “When was the last time you had sex? You’re overreacting!” · “Here’s another story about my crazy mother-in-law.” · “She was asking for it.” · “Let me explain it to you (on a level even a child can understand).” · “Men are logical; women are intuitive.” · “Men rule the world; women rule the home.” · “Men quarrel; women have catfights.” · “Women are so easily jealous of each other.” · “She’s too old.” · “She’s had too much Botox.” · “Beautiful women make excellent muses.” · “That’s typically female logic!” · “Did you ever consider wearing a skirt?” · “Isn’t it rare for women to do your profession?” · “Let me explain how this works…” · “Where is the supervisor? Can I speak to him?” · “Menopausal women are difficult.” · “You’re not a mother; you wouldn’t understand.” · “You are exaggerating.” · “Women can’t make art / you were selected because you’re female.” · “You are too present.” · “You are too intelligent for a woman.” · “You are too rational for a woman.” · “She has a jaw/shoulders like a man.” · “A woman has to have a long neck.” · “Let’s be honest, Ukrainian women are always well-groomed.” · “A man is the head, a woman is the neck.” · “The husband earns money—the wife spends it.”