Strong, opinionated women have been criticized since the beginning of time for their loud voices and solid opinions. Whether it's playing a 'guy' sport, always knowing the answer in class or being perfectly happy with being single, independent women always seem to hear these phrases over and over again.

1. Boys don't like loud girls.

Just because I tell it like it is doesn't mean boys won't like me. Besides, why do I care?

2. Ladies should always be polite.

Sometimes I don't want to be polite. Sometimes I want to be pissed.

3. You should try a girl's sport instead, guy's don't like when you beat them at something they're good at.

Some girls like football, basketball and hockey. Get over it.

4. If you always speak your mind, boys will be intimidated by you.

Are we expected to go through life agreeing with what everyone says? Opinions make us human, so let me have mine.

5. Valentine's Day must suck since you're single.

Being single doesn't mean I'm sad. I have me, and I'm pretty awesome.

6. Here, Sweetie, I'll do that for you.

Thank you, 'Sweetie', but I can do it myself.

7. You're going to quit your job when you have kids, right?

While some moms want to stay at home, which is amazing and wonderful, some women have worked hard to achieve their job security and want to stay after they have a baby.

8. You're so bossy.

If knowing what I'm doing and being assertive make me bossy, oh well. Now please cancel my three o'clock appointment.

9. Smart girls are ugly.

Intelligence does not equal inferiority. Being smart doesn't make you ugly, it make you excellent.

10. You eat like a man

No, I eat like a person. Now, get me another piece of pizza.

11. What are you, a feminist or something?

Would that be so terrible? I am a woman; I am smart and strong and have just as much potential as any man. I am woman, hear me roar.