Advertisement

Why do men feel okay with telling women to smile?

Why men telling women to “smile” and “look happy” has nothing to do with happiness, and e...

Share this article

16.59 18 Feb 2026


Why do men feel okay with telling women to smile?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

16.59 18 Feb 2026


Why men telling women to “smile” and “look happy” has nothing to do with happiness, and everything to do with control, so says Newstalk's own Simon Tierney  in a recently published article. But, is this something that is starting to die out, or is it as blatant as ever?

Joining Shane to discuss is Saoirse Hanley, Features writer with The Irish Independent.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder

Related Episodes

Spice bag sales trebled over t...

00:09:49

Spice bag sales trebled over the last year - why are they so popular?

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:49


Parents of Bryonny Sainsbury o...

00:14:08

Parents of Bryonny Sainsbury on Government & HSE apology

The Hard Shoulder

00:14:08


Ireland exported €40 million w...

00:05:46

Ireland exported €40 million worth of peat last year - but how?

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:46


Ireland ranked third in the wo...

00:08:02

Ireland ranked third in the world for long commutes - what can be done?

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:02